A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

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To examine the impact of these studies on the management of Bell’s palsy, a recent study reviewed electronic medical records from 640 general practitioners in the UK for the period 2001 to 2012. The ...

Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your face to droop. Bell's palsy can occur suddenly, often overnight. Dr. Jen Caudle, a board-certified ...

Bell’s palsy uniquely affects the muscles on one side of the face, creating a distinctive asymmetrical appearance. The condition results from inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve, which ...

What is Bell's palsy? According to MyHealth Alberta, Bell's palsy "is a paralysis or weakness on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes ...

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.

One telling clue it’s Bell’s palsy and not a stroke can be found in the forehead, of all places. “Bell’s palsy involves the whole face, including the forehead,” says Gulati. “Facial weakness caused by ...

These exercises for Bell’s palsy can help you to regain better control of your mouth. You can repeat them 30 times each, up to 4 times a day. Step 1: Open your mouth as if you are going to smile ...

The disorder, NINDS notes, isn’t related to stroke. It is, however, the most common cause of facial paralysis. In rare cases, Bell’s palsy can affect both sides of the face. Most often, it ...

Several conditions can cause facial numbness, including migraine, allergies, and Bell’s palsy. Learn more about these and other causes in this article.