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Bell's Palsy : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Application of Lubricant to Eye
  • Facial exercises

Treatments Overview Articles

Bell's palsy
In many cases, no treatment is needed. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. Corticosteroids or antiviral (acyclovir and valacyclovir) medications may reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the facial nerve. You must take these drugs earl...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2008
Bell's Palsy
The patient's primary care provider may be the initial contact; further consultation may be obtained from a neurologist and/or an ophthalmologist. Physical therapists may help with pain issues and regaining function.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Many doctors prescribe an antiviral and/or a steroid for Bell's palsy, but there is some controversy about whether these drugs actually help. The consensus opinion seems to be that, although drugs might not be necessary, they are not dangerous, an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Facial Massage
Facial massage is a very popular Western beauty treatment to slow down the aging process and achieve younger looking and healthier skin. It is also used to relieve stress, migraine headache, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and sinus congestion. It may...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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