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Medical Conditions - Bell S Palsy

Bell's palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness of facial muscles on one side of the face. It is also known as idiopathic facial paralysis. Inflammation and swelling of the facial nerve is the main cause of facial paralysis. Common symptoms of bell's palsy include facial weakness, headache, altered taste, drooling, and loss of facial expressions.

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Is blurred vision a normal symptom in Bell's palsy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concerns. It is less likely that your symptoms are related to Bell’s palsy.

Are altered taste and less saliva production related to Bell's palsy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your symptoms in detail. Both altered taste and less saliva are actually because of your Bell's palsy. As you know, Bell's palsy affects the facial nerve.

Can Bell's palsy cause bloated stomach, frozen shoulder, and tightness in the throat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fatigue is a side effect of homeopathic medicine Causticum. And stomach bloating, dry mouth and tightness in the throat are the side effects of Biochemic Mag Phos.

What causes discomfort and stabby sensation in the ears?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com With regard to your history and doctor's advice, it seems you are having pharyngitis and otitis media infection of the middle ear.

What might be causing sudden stiffness in my cheeks and face?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about the sudden and temporary stiffness on your cheek and face.

What is the effective treatment for Bell's palsy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest we do not start on steroids now as there is an active herpes infection which can flare up with steroids.

Can stroke cause facial droop in the lower half of the left side of my face?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1. When, first time, you noticed facial drop in left lower half face? 2.

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Could my facial palsy be due to a venous anomaly or a capillary telangiectasis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms.

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I have numbness on cheek with drooping eyelid and muscle tension. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am impressed with your awareness. The way you are describing it appears as Bell's palsy (you can better call it local stroke). But let me explain what happens.

I was diagnosed with an unknown neurological condition. What does that mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your prolonged symptoms, I can understand your frustration.

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