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Overview, Anatomy, Incidence and Prevalence, Causes, Risk Factors

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:48 am


Overview

Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, which results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. The paralysis causes distortion of facial features and interferes with normal functions, such as closing the eye and eating.

The onset of Bell's palsy is usually sudden. Many people wake up in the morning and find that one side of their face is paralyzed. Patients often fear that they have suffered...Read the full article

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