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BELLS PALSY
INTRODUCE
Bell's palsy is named for Sir Charles Bell, a
19th century Scottish surgeon who was the
first to describe the condition. The disorder,
which is not related to stroke, is the most
common cause of facial paralysis. Generally,
Bell's palsy affects only one of the paired
facial nerves and one side of the face,
however, in rare cases, it can affect both
sides.

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DEFINITION
Bell's palsy is a temporary weakness or paralysis
of the muscles on one side of the face. These
muscles are controlled by the facial nerve.
Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis
resulting from damage or trauma to the facial
nerves.

OVERVIEW
When the facial nerve is working properly, it
carries a host of messages from the brain to the
face.
These messages may tell an eyelid to close, one
side of the mouth to smile or frown, or salivary
glands to make spit.
Facial nerves also help our bodies make tears
and taste favorite foods. But if the nerve swells
and is compressed, as happens with Bell's palsy,
these messages don't get sent correctly.
The result is weakness or temporary paralysis of
the muscles on one side of the face
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When Bell's palsy occurs, the function of the
facial nerve is disrupted; causing an interruption
in the messages the brain sends to the facial
muscles. This interruption results in facial
weakness or paralysis.




CAUSES
Bell's palsy occurs when the nerve that controls
the facial muscles is swollen, inflamed, or
compressed, resulting in facial weakness or
paralysis. Exactly what causes this damage,
however, is unknown
Most scientists believe that a viral infection such
as cold sore virus, herpes simplex, herpes zoster,
mumps virus, rubella, etc
Where/How Bell's Palsy affects
CNS/PNS
Facial nerves can become
inflamed,compressed,
and swollen.
SIGN AND SYMPTOM
The symptoms of Bell's palsy usually show up
about 1 to 2 weeks after a viral infection. The
symptoms tend to come on quickly usually Bell's
palsy reaches its worst point within 48 hours.
A few hours or days before Bell's palsy develops
fully, some people may have a headache or feel
pain behind or in front of their ears.
Face droops or feels stiff. slight weakness, may
not be able to move that side of their face at all
Impaired speech, dizziness, and difficulty eating
or drinking.
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Other symptoms of Bell's palsy include:
difficulty closing one eye all the way
dryness in one eye
trouble tasting at the front of the tongue on
the affected side
changes in the amount of saliva or drooling
hearing sounds that seem louder than usual
in one ear
Bell's palsy affects only the face, so if a person has
weakness or symptoms in other parts of the body,
the problem has another cause.



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DIAGNOSIS
A diagnosis of Bell's palsy is made based on
clinical presentation -- including a distorted
facial appearance and the inability to move
muscles on the affected side of the face
There is no specific laboratory test to confirm
diagnosis of the disorder.
TREATMENT
Bell's palsy affects each individual
differently. Some cases are mild and do not
require treatment as the symptoms usually
subside on their own within 2 weeks.
Although it can seem frightening at first, most
people with Bell's palsy recover fully within 1 to 3
months
Recent studies have shown that steroids such
as the steroid prednisone used to reduce
inflammation and swelling


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Antiviral drugs such as Acyclovir used to fight
viral
Analgesics such as aspirin, acetaminophen,
or ibuprofen may relieve pain
Lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
or eye ointments or gels because Bell's Palsy
can interrupt the eyelid's natural blinking
ability, leaving the eye exposed to irritation
and drying. Therefore, keeping the eye moist
and protecting the eye from debris and injury,
especially at night, is important.
Vitamin therapy

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