02 Jul Bell’s Palsy Treatment by Dr. Hari Om Vashishtha
What is Bell’s Palsy?
It is characterized by an acute paralysis of Face related to “Inflammation” and swelling of the facial nerve within facial canal or at stylomastoid foramen.
Aetiology of Bell’s Palsy
Uncertain but may be associated with viral infections for example :-
- Respiratory illnesses
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Herpes simplex and Varicella Zoster
- Epidemics of Bell’s palsy occur sporadically
- Mumps
- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (coxsackievirus)
- Cytomegalovirus infections
Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy
Uncertain but may be associated with viral infections for example :-
- Drooling
- Headache
- Pain of variable intensity over the ipsilateral mastoid precedes weakness, which develops over a 48 – hour period.
- Impairment of taste
- Hyperacusis and salivation depend on the extent of inflammation and will be lost more severe cases
- Lacrimation is seldom affected
- Heightened sensitivity to sound.
- Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear on the affected side
Normal Face
Bell’s Palsy Face
Risk Factors of Bell’s Palsy
1. During Pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, or who are in the first week after giving birth.
2. Have an upper respiratory infection, such as the flu or a cold
3. Have Diabetes
4.Towel Stretch
5. Smoking
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