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Can Bell's palsy lead to taste changes and reduced saliva?
Query: Hi doctor, I have followed your advice regarding back pain. My pain is minimal, and I am still continuing with the exercise. Now, I have another problem. My appetite has become very poor, and I cannot eat most of the things I used to eat before. This became an issue even before the Bell's palsy prob... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: 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. Facial nerve function includes taste perception as well as 50% of saliva production. The altered or m... Read Full »
Can Bell's palsy be treated with nerve regeneration?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with Bell's palsy before 10 days. Half of my facial muscles are not working. I had swelling of the salivary gland near the ear before this issue. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan did not show stroke. Currently, I am on Prednisone and Valtrex. Is there ... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your symptoms and your question. All your symptoms, including the weakness of the facial muscles and taste issues are because of facial nerve dysfunction. It is a good thing that your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is normal. The treatment that you have be... Read Full »