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Bell's Palsy
Bell's palsy is a disorder caused by damage to cranial nerve VII, involving sudden facial drooping and decreased ability to move the face.
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Symptoms
Symptoms usually start suddenly, and range from mild to severe. They may include: Twitching in face; Weakness in face; ...
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Causes
Bell's palsy is a form of cranial mononeuropathy VII, and it is the most common type of this nerve damage. Bell's palsy...
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Tests
Examination shows weakness in the upper and lower part of the face, usually on just one side. Weakness may affect the f...
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Treatments
In many cases, no treatment is necessary. The goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms. Corticosteroids or antivira...
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Drugs
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Alternative Therapies
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Risk Factors
Diabetes
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Complications
Disfigurement from loss of facial movement; Damage to the eye (corneal ulcers and infections; Chronic spasm of face mus...
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Prevention
Use of safety measures may reduce the incidence of head injury. Many of the other factors associated with this disorder...
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if facial drooping or other symptoms of Bell's palsy occur. Only...
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