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

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Published At March 7, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 57 year old male, who was diagnosed with Bell's palsy about a year back. I was treated with steroids for 10 days along with antiviral medicines. I was also given Mecobalamin (Tetrafol plus) which I am still taking. I had also taken ayurvedic medicines Brihat Vatchintamani Ras, Rasraj Ras, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Trayodashang guggul (for shoulder pain). I was told to take Causticum 200 once a day, Biochemic Mag Phos and Kali Phos by my homeopathy doctor. My Bell's palsy is now 80 percent cured, and I can close my eye, hold water in my mouth, and puff my cheeks. However, lately, I am having some twitches in my face and sometimes in other parts of my body. I feel a burning sensation on my body. My mouth feels dry, and I feel very sleepy during the day. My stomach is bloated, have frozen shoulder, and feel tightness in my throat. My sugar level, thyroid, and BP are normal. Please help me.

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.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for replying. Based on your diagnosis, what is my line of treatment? Should I drop some of the medicines? Should I start on some other medicine or treatment?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • I would suggest you start physical therapy on your face like facial exercises and neuromuscular training.
  • Get your vitamin B12 levels tested. If normal, then stop Mecobalamin after consulting your doctor.
  • Get an x-ray of your shoulders and CT scan of the vertebra to identify the cause of shoulder pain and treat accordingly.
  • Until then, I suggest tablet Ibuprofen or Diclofenac sodium every eight hours for the shoulder pain.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman
Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Internal Medicine

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