Bell's Palsy

Bell's palsy can feel scary and worrying while it is a temporary weakness or paralysis of one side of face. Bell's palsy can be found in any age group and it is completely treatable condition. Symptoms of bell's Palsy are facial drooping, watery eyes, difficulty closing one eye, difficulty raising one eyebrow, difficulty in smiling and water slipage while drinking. Physiotherapy and medical management can help you recover quickly from this condition. 

Conditions causing bell's palsy :

• Viral Infection (most common)

• Autoimmune reaction

These are most common causes of bell's palsy. Diagnosis is important because every condition have different treatment strategies. Another condition similar to bell's palsy is facial palsy yet it is poor outcomes which should be ruled out during the diagnosis of the patient. Bell's palsy is completely treatable medical condition your face muscles will start having same strength after the treatment and you won't find any difference.

Diagnostic procedure for Bell's Palsy :

Bell's Palsy can be diagnosed just by history and physical examination. Sometimes it may require advamced imaging like EMG to rule out the possibility of facial palsy. Most of the time diagnosis of bell's palsy is made by history and assessment only.

Exercises for bell's Palsy :

Bell's Palsy exercises can help you recover from the condition. This video demonstrates in detail how to perform exercises on yourself. Stand or sit in front of the mirror and then perform all the exercises.