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Bell's palsy can trigger an increased sensitivity to sound known as hyperacusis. [6] The cause of Bell's palsy is unknown [1] and it can occur at any age. [4] Risk factors include diabetes, a recent upper respiratory tract infection, and pregnancy. [1] [7] It results from a dysfunction of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve). [1]
Another possible effect of Bell's palsy is Wallerian degeneration (WD), which may take days to become evident. Because of the slow-acting nature of this pathology, a patient may present healthy electroneuronography results despite a lack of volitional control of the facial muscles immediately following the onset of Bell's palsy.
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.
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 ...
According to the National Institutes of Health, Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis on one side of the face. This can happen when a facial nerve becomes injured ...
According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell’s palsy “causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face” but may be temporary and can significantly improve over time. The disorder is known ...
Peripheral neuropathy may be classified according to the number and distribution of nerves affected (mononeuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex, or polyneuropathy), the type of nerve fiber predominantly affected (motor, sensory, autonomic), or the process affecting the nerves; e.g., inflammation (), compression (compression neuropathy), chemotherapy (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy).
The NINDS says some drugs can help treat Bell's Palsy. Jolie says acupuncture helped her to fully recover. ... 3,700 return after Malibu fire, but 'a lot of work' ahead, fire official says. News.