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Medical Conditions - Facial Palsy

Facial palsy is a medical condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of facial muscles. It is mainly caused by temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerve. Facial weakness, loss of facial expressions, headache, and drooling are common symptoms of facial palsy. Corticosteroids help relieve symptoms of facial palsy.

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Bell's palsy, also known as facial palsy, is a condition that causes sudden and temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles. The below article details the same.

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