BELL'S PALSY

WHAT IS IT?

• Paralysis of the face
• Symptoms are drooping on one side of face,
• Loss of taste, pain behind ear
• It is diagnosed by a doctor through a physical
• and neurological exam to see nerve function

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HOW COMMON IS IT?

• Affects both men and women
• 1 in 70 people will experience it at some point

HOW DOES A PERSON GET IT?

• The cause is not clear.
• Most cases are thought to be because of cold sores
• No good evidence that says its genetic

WHAT IS GOING WRONG?

• Starts from the 7th cranial nerve
• The function of this nerve is disrupted
• The reason for this is unknown

CAN WE TREAT IT?

• Yes, but mild cases don't require treatment
• Treatment is medication or therapeutic options

HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE PATIENT OR THEIR FAMILY?