Mercy Medical Center neurologist Dr. Michael Sellman said Bell's palsy is very different from a stroke, which affects your arm and leg on the same side, as well.

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Although the two are quite different, there is some crossover in symptoms. Add in the fact that, unlike stroke, Bell’s palsy isn’t that well-known, and it’s easy to understand the confusion.

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Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Bell’s palsy is a relatively common condition, affecting roughly 15 to 30 people out of 100,000 every year. About 1 in 60 people will develop it at some point in their life. Who gets Bell’s palsy?

DEAR DOCTORS: Our dad’s left eye and the side of his face started to droop suddenly, and it seemed like he’d had a stroke. The doctor says it’s actually Bell’s ...

Q: Our dad’s left eye and the side of his face started to droop suddenly, and it seemed like he’d had a stroke. The doctor says it’s actually Bell’s palsy. What is that?A: We can imagine ...