Description:

Bells Palasy is a non-progressive neurological condition affecting the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve). The hallmark of this disorder is a sudden onset of facial paralysis which may be accompanied by a mild fever weakness on one side of the face and pain behind the ear on the affected side.It involves damage to the cranial (facial) nerve which controls the muscles used for blinking and facial expressions. The condition is also known as acute peripheral facial palsy. The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop. It can occur at any age.

Cause:

Bells palasy may be caused by swelling and inflammation of the nerve that controls the muscles on one side of the face. It could be caused by a reaction that occurs after a viral infection. People experience Bell's palsy following an infection including: HSV-1 (the virus responsible for cold sores) Epstein-Barr virus (the virus that causes mononucleosis) varicella The flu ear infections Lyme disease and head or face trauma are all possibilities.

Symptom:

Facial weakness which is typically symmetrical. Usually the weakness sets in fast within a few hours or so. It's possible that you become aware of the weakness right after waking up which makes it seem very dramatic. It might get worse over the course of a few days. Depending on whether the nerve is completely or partially damaged the effects of the weakness differ. - You might have a sagging face. Just half of your face may move when you smile. - On the affected side chewing food could be problematic. Food can get stuck in the space created by your cheek and gums. - Saliva and drinks could spill out of your mouth's side. - On the affected side you may be unable to close your eye. This could result in dry or watery eyes. - You might not be able to puff out your cheek whistle or furrow your brow. - Given that the muscles on the side of your face aid in the formation of certain words you might find it difficult to speak. Words beginning with a P for example. - Most cases only cause a slight ache or are painless.On the other hand some people experience ear pain that lasts for a few days. - It's possible that your sensitivity to sound has increased making normal noises seem louder than usual and uncomfortable loud noises. This is due to the possibility of an ear muscle spasm. - The impacted side of your tongue may lose its ability to perceive taste.

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