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Bell's palsy is a type of facial paralysis that results in a temporary inability to control the facial muscles on the affected side of the face. [1] In most cases, the weakness is temporary and significantly improves over weeks. [4] Symptoms can vary from mild to severe. [1]
Bell's palsy can trigger hyperacusis if the associated flaccid paralysis affects the tensor tympani, and stapedius, two small muscles of the middle ear. [33] Paralysis of the stapedius muscle prevents its function in dampening the oscillations of the ossicles , causing sound to be abnormally loud on the affected side. [ 34 ]
Facial synkinesis is a common sequela to Idiopathic Facial Nerve Paralysis, also called Bell's Palsy or Facial Palsy. [2] Bell's Palsy, which is thought to occur due to a viral reactivation which can lead (through unknown mechanisms) to diffuse axon demyelination and degeneration of the seventh cranial nerve, results in a hemifacial paralysis due to non-functionality of the nerve.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell's palsy causes weakness in muscles in one side of the face and is often a short-term condition that ultimately improves.. Thomas' revelation comes months after ...
Bell's palsy is the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] There is no known cause of Bell's palsy, [ 5 ] [ 6 ] although it has been associated with herpes simplex infection. Bell's palsy may develop over several days, and may last several months, in the majority of cases recovering spontaneously.
Bell's palsy describes an "unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis" caused by damage to the facial nerve.