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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 early (preferably within 24 hours of...[read article]
Treatment News for Bell's Palsy
- Corticosteroids Treat Bell's Palsy
TUESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new review suggests that patients with Bell's Palsy benefit ...
Tests for Bell's Palsy
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Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Prescribed Medications for Bell's Palsy
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ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections in... More
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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Antiviral; prodrug of penciclovir; nucleoside derived from guanine. More
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Self Care for Bell's Palsy
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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 ... More
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Application of Lubricant to Eye
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Facial exercises
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Alternative Procedures for Bell's Palsy What's this?
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
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Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, i... More
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Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p... More
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Vitamin Supplementation
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