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Overview. Bell's palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. Often the weakness is short-term and improves over ...
But your healthcare professional may suggest medicines or physical therapy to help speed your recovery. Surgery is rarely an option for Bell's palsy. Because ...
Bell's palsy causes sudden weakness in your facial muscles. This makes half of your face appear to droop. Your smile is one-sided, and your eye on that side ...
But your healthcare professional may suggest medicines or physical therapy to help speed your recovery. Surgery is rarely an option for Bell's palsy.
Diagnosis · Electromyography (EMG). This test can confirm the presence of nerve damage and determine how serious it is. · Imaging scans. · Blood tests.
Are there any other possible causes for my symptoms? What kinds of tests do I need? Is this condition likely temporary or long lasting? What treatments are ...
Acupuncture. Placing thin needles into a specific point in the skin helps stimulate nerves and muscles, which may offer some relief. Biofeedback training. By ...
Learn more about Bell's palsy, which causes temporary facial paralysis. Find out why Bell's palsy happens and what to do about it.
Jacob Dey is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and a leading expert in the rare subspecialty of facial reanimation. His team helps people who need ...
Among all cases of ocular misalignment from cranial nerve palsies, third nerve palsies are the most worrisome, because a subset of these cases is caused by ...
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