Bell's palsy is sudden weakness of facial muscles usually from viral inflammation. Most cases resolve within weeks to months. Prompt steroid treatment helps.
Bell's palsy is sudden weakness of facial muscles usually from viral inflammation. Most cases resolve within weeks to months. Prompt steroid treatment helps.
Sudden one-sided facial weakness, drooping, drooling, difficulty closing eye, altered taste, ear pain, sensitivity to sound.
Any sudden facial weakness needs prompt evaluation to rule out stroke. Bell's palsy itself — start steroids early for best recovery.
Eye care (lubrication, patch at night to protect cornea), facial massage, gentle facial exercises, warm compresses, patience with recovery.
B12 and B complex for nerve support. St. John's Wort oil topically for nerve. Alpha lipoic acid. Lemon Balm for underlying viral (herpes family implicated). Reishi mushroom for immune. Acupuncture often helpful.
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