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Bell’s palsy Anne and Anna
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Summary Bell’s palsy is a condition that partly or completely paralyzes the side of your face. The facial nerve carries signals for movement to and from your face. Doesn’t last long
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Risk Factors Herpes simplex Lyme disease Diabetes A common cold The flu Mononucleosis HIV or another autoimmune disorder Sarcoidosis
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signs Rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of your face — occurring within hours to days Facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions Twitching Drooling Changes in the amount of tears and saliva you produce Trouble eating and drinking ● Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear ● Headache Increased sensitivity to sound decrease in your ability to taste Symptoms
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treatment Take over-the-counter pain relievers Use lubricating eye drops Apply moist heat Wear eyeglasses during the day to protect your eye. Wear an eye patch at night.
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citation https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bellspalsy.html http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy.printerview.all.html http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bells-palsy/basics/definition/CON-20020529?p=1 http://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/bells-palsy-symptoms https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mov eforwardpt.com%2Fsymptomsconditionsdetail.aspx%3Fcid%3D96135873-1b28-48bc-8be7- 7d05c334daf1&psig=AFQjCNHUhhICvbLfrwvMreiAioXI1jVp_A&ust=1455725500472435
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