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Bell's Palsy : Tests

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Bell's palsy
Blood tests for sarcoidosis or Lyme diseaseMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Electromyography (EMG)Nerve conduction testOther causes of cranial mononeuropathy VII, such as head injury and tumor, need to be ruled out.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2008
Bell's Palsy
Although Bell's palsy is not life-threatening, it has similar symptoms to serious conditions such as stroke. The fact that Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion becomes apparent in the course of the medical examination—it is imperative to...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Although Bell's palsy is not life-threatening, it shares symptoms in common with serious conditions, such as stroke. Therefore, emergency medical attention is a wise and necessary precaution.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Bell's Palsy
Reaching a diagnosis of Bell's palsy is a process of ruling out other possible causes for the child's complaints and the observed symptoms. As noted previously, other, more serious possible causes of facial paralysis need to be eliminated before d...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Nerve Conduction Study
A nerve conduction study is a test that measures the movement of an impulse through a nerve after the deliberate stimulation of the nerve.The ability of a nerve to swiftly and properly transmit an impulse down its length, and to pass on the impuls...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
EMG and NCS Tests
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are tests that measure muscle and nerve function. In most cases, both tests are performed. NCS is most often done first.
Source:StayWell
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