41. CNN.com - Ask The Mayo Physician - Will Local Anesthetic Affect Bell's Palsy? - CNN http://cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/mayo/12/01/qa.bells.palsy/index.html

health Editions myCNN Video ... Feedback CNN Sites CNN CNN Europe CNNfn CNNSI myCNN CNNfyi AllPolitics Languages Search CNN.com CNNSI.com CNNfn.com The Web HEALTH TOP STORIES New treatments hold out hope for breast cancer patients MORE TOP STORIES Thousands dead in India; quake toll rapidly rising Israelis, Palestinians make final push before Israeli election Davos protesters confront police MORE ... MORE MARKETS 4:30pm ET, 4/16 DJIA NAS SPORTS Jordan says farewell for the third time ... LOCAL EDITIONS: CNN.com Europe change default edition MULTIMEDIA: video video archive audio multimedia showcase ... more services E-MAIL: Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists Enter your address: DISCUSSION: chat feedback CNN WEB SITES: CNNfyi.com CNN.com Europe AsiaNow Spanish ... Korean Headlines TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW CNN NETWORKS: CNN anchors transcripts Turner distribution SITE INFO: help contents search ad info ... jobs WEB SERVICES: Ask the Mayo Physician - Will local anesthetic affect Bell's palsy? FROM Q . I've had Bell's Palsy and still have some residual effects. I need dental work on a broken tooth. However, the tooth is on the side of my face affected by the Bell's Palsy. Will injections to deaden the tooth adversely affect the nerves that have been damaged? Annette/Mississippi A No. Bell's palsy affects the facial nerve a motor nerve that controls facial movement. A branch of the trigeminal (tri-GEM-i-nal) sensory nerve controls sensation and pain in the face, mouth, teeth and gums. For dental procedures, a dentist may inject a local anesthetic into a branch of the trigeminal nerve Ñ not the facial nerve. As a result, the local anesthetic doesn't involve the nerves affected by previous Bell's palsy.

42. Bell's Palsy Twitching, weakness, or paralysis of the face are symptoms of a disorder involving the facial nerve, not a disease in itself, and can result from infection, http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/topics/bells.cfm

ENT LINK ENT Health Information Other Otolaryngology Topics Bell's Palsy Insight Into Facial Nerve Problems Twitching, weakness, or paralysis of the face are symptoms of a disorder involving the facial nerve, not a disease in itself. Abnormal movement or paralysis of the face can result from infection, injury, or tumors, and an evaluation by your physician is needed to determine the cause. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon has special training and experience in managing facial nerve disorders. What Is The Facial Nerve? The facial nerve resembles a telephone cable and contains 7,000 individual nerve fibers. Each fiber carries electrical impulses to a specific facial muscle. Information passing along the fibers of this nerve allows us to laugh, cry, smile, or frown, hence the name, "the nerve of facial expression." When half or more of these individual nerve fibers are interrupted, facial weakness occurs. If these nerve fibers are irritated, then movements of the facial muscles appear as spasms or twitching. The facial nerve not only carries nerve impulses to the muscles of the face, but also to the tear glands, to the saliva glands, and to the muscle of the stirrup bone in the middle ear (the stapes). It also transmits taste from the front of the tongue. Since the function of the facial nerve is so complex, many symptoms may occur when the fibers of the facial nerve are disrupted. A disorder of the facial nerve may result in twitching, weakness, or paralysis of the face, in dryness of the eye or the mouth, or in disturbance of taste.

43. Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy Information about Bell's palsy, including clinical features, differential diagnosis of seventh cranial nerve weakness, prognosis, treatment and further reading. http://www.neuroland.com/cn/bells.htm

Information for health care professionals click on brain to return to index page Neuroland Search site Neuro Med Neuro Note Texas Dr ... YSL Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy (Bell's Palsy) Overview Acute peripheral paralysis of the face produced by a viral immune-mediated disease. Possible pathogenesis: After a primary infection, herpes simplex virus became latent in the cranial and spinal sensory ganglia. Reactivation of the virus leads to replication of virus within the ganglion cells. Virus travels up and down the axons, induces an inflammatory response. Results in segmental demyelination presented as nerve paralysis. Incidence: between 15 - 40 / 100,000 population per year No evidence of racial predilection Incidence of Bell's palsy increases with age. Sexual predilection: Age 10 - 19 years, twice as common in women Age 40, 1.5 times more common in men. Pregnant women have 3.3 times more risk than nonpregnant women in the same age group. Diabetic patients: 4.5 times more likely to develop Bell's palsy.

44. Bell's Palsy Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Bell s palsy (facial paralysis) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/bells/bells.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system More about Bell's Palsy Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact Us My Privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health You are here: Home Disorders Bell's Palsy NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page Condensed from Bell's Palsy Fact Sheet Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Bell's Palsy? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Bell's Palsy? herpes simplex causes the disorder when the facial nerve swells and becomes inflamed in reaction to the infection. Is there any treatment? There is no cure or standard course of treatment for Bell's palsy. The most important factor in treatment is to eliminate the source of the nerve damage. Some cases are mild and do not require treatment since the symptoms usually subside on their own within 2 weeks. For others, treatment may include medications such as acyclovir used to fight viral infections combined with an anti-inflammatory drug such as the steroid prednisone used to reduce inflammation and swelling.

45. AllRefer Health - Bell's Palsy (Facial Palsy) Bell s palsy (Facial palsy) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, http://health.allrefer.com/health/bells-palsy-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Bell's Palsy Bell's Palsy Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Facial Palsy Definition Bell's palsy is a disorder caused by damage to cranial nerve VII, involving sudden facial drooping and decreased ability to move the face. Ptosis, Drooping of the Eyelid Facial Drooping Bell's palsy is an acute form of cranial mononeuropathy VII , and it is the most common form of this type of nerve damage ( peripheral neuropathy ). Statistics indicate that the disorder affects approximately 2 in 10,000 people. However, the actual incidence is likely to be much higher (around 1 in 500 to 1 in 1,000).

46. AllRefer Health - Bell's Palsy Treatment (Facial Palsy) Bell s palsy (Facial palsy) information center covers Treatment. http://health.allrefer.com/health/bells-palsy-treatment.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Bell's Palsy : Treatment of Bell's Palsy Bell's Palsy Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Facial Palsy Bell's Palsy Treatment In many cases, no treatment is necessary. The goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms. Corticosteroids or antiviral medications may reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the facial nerve. These drugs must be given early to be most effective (preferably within 24 hours of the onset of paralysis Lubricating eye drops or eye ointments may be recommended to protect the eye if it cannot be closed completely. The eye may need to be patched during sleep to protect it.

47. Bell's Palsy Bell s palsy is a form of facial paralysis caused by damage to the 7th cranial nerve. Bell’s palsy is the most common type of facial paralysis that begins http://www.entcolumbia.org/bells.htm

Bell’s Palsy What is Bell's Palsy? Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis or weakening that develops suddenly and with no known etiology. Bell's palsy is associated with irritation or damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve; this nerve may become swollen and inflamed due to viral infections, trauma to the facial nerve, or pressure exerted by a tumor. In most cases, the disorder is temporary and resolves by itself, although it can recur on the same or the other side of the face. With or without treatment, 85% of patients begin to get significantly better within 2 weeks, and most recover completely within 3 months. For some, however, the symptoms may last longer. In a small population of patients, the symptoms may never completely disappear and complete paralysis is permanent. In a larger population, some weakness or synkinesis (involuntary movement) is permanent. Failure of the facial nerve to recover may cause symptoms such as tearing while chewing, blinking while trying to smile, twitching, nasal obstruction, and facial spasms. Who Gets Bell’s Palsy?

48. Bell''s Palsy Detailed information on Bell s palsy, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_ent/bells.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Balance Disorders Cancer: Radiation Oncology Cochlear Implants ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Bell's Palsy What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens over three to five days. This condition results from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve, and may be accompanied by pain or discomfort on one side of the face and head. Bell's palsy strikes men and woman equally, usually between the ages of 15 and 60. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year, and is most often seen in pregnant women, or persons with diabetes, influenza, a cold, or other respiratory ailment.

49. Acupuncture Treatment Of Bell's Palsy Acupuncture Treatment of Bell s palsy, a protocol from the Yunnan Province Hospital of TCM, Kunming China. http://gancao.net/ht/bells.shtml

Acupuncture Treatment of Bell's Palsy Protocol by Dr. Wang of the Yunnan Province Hospital of TCM, Kunming China. Recorded by Al Stone L.Ac. Bell's Palsy is called "Zhong Feng" in China. This translates to "Wind Attack." The following protocol represents the notes taken while working with Dr. Wang at the Yunnan Province Hospital of TCM in Kunming China. Traditionally, Bell's Palsy is, in TCM terms, wind-cold-damp in the facial channels. There's a lot of Bell's palsy in Kunming. Nobody knows why, and to my knowledge, no research has even been proposed to determine why. Be that as it may, the one good thing about all the Bell's Palsy in Kunming is that they have been forced to develop some very effective treatment strategies in order to treat this local phenomenon. With little exception, every patient recieves the following body points: Liver 3 To move Qi Kidney 3 To tonify Qi Spleen 6 To tonify Qi Stomach 36 To tonify Qi Gall Bladder 34 To move Qi and eliminate wind Large Intestine 4 To eliminate wind from facial channels San Jiao 5 To move Qi and eliminate wind The following points are local to the pathology of wind-damp-cold in the facial channels: UB 1 Inserted perpendicularly UB 2 Inserted obliquely, needle pointing lateral toward eyebrow

50. Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy Information about Bell s palsy, including clinical features, differential diagnosis of seventh cranial nerve weakness, prognosis, treatment and further http://neuroland.com/cn/bells.htm

Information for health care professionals click on brain to return to index page Neuroland Search site Neuro Med Neuro Note Texas Dr ... YSL Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy (Bell's Palsy) Overview Acute peripheral paralysis of the face produced by a viral immune-mediated disease. Possible pathogenesis: After a primary infection, herpes simplex virus became latent in the cranial and spinal sensory ganglia. Reactivation of the virus leads to replication of virus within the ganglion cells. Virus travels up and down the axons, induces an inflammatory response. Results in segmental demyelination presented as nerve paralysis. Incidence: between 15 - 40 / 100,000 population per year No evidence of racial predilection Incidence of Bell's palsy increases with age. Sexual predilection: Age 10 - 19 years, twice as common in women Age 40, 1.5 times more common in men. Pregnant women have 3.3 times more risk than nonpregnant women in the same age group. Diabetic patients: 4.5 times more likely to develop Bell's palsy.

51. Bell's Palsy / Facial Nerve Paralysis Bell s palsy / Facial Nerve Paralysis Updated August 4, 2005. The Basics Bell s palsy MedlinePlus (also in Spanish) Flash application More information http://www.noah-health.org/en/bns/disorders/bells/

Skip navigation About NOAH Help English Spanish Both Advanced NOAH Brain and Nervous System Change text size: Bell's Palsy / Facial Nerve Paralysis Updated: August 4, 2005 The Basics Bell's Palsy MedlinePlus (also in Spanish Care and Treatment Treatment Bell's Palsy Information Site Information Resources Bell's Palsy Information Site Researched by NOAH Contributing Editor: NOAH Team NOAH Brain and Nervous System Specific Nervous System Disorders > Bell's Palsy Health Topics Index A to Z Page of the Month Advanced Search ... Feedback

52. Bell's Palsy - Nervous System Diseases Health Guide Definition, causes, symtoms, treatment and prognosis for bell s palsy. http://www.umm.edu/nervous/bells.htm

Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Disorders... Alzheimer's Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ... Index Nervous System Diseases Bell's Palsy What is Bell's palsy? Bell’s palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens over three to five days. This condition results from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve, and may be accompanied by pain or discomfort on one side of the face and head. Bell’s palsy strikes men and woman equally, usually between the ages of 15 and 60. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year, and is more often seen in pregnant women, persons with diabetes, influenza, a cold, or other respiratory ailment. It is named for Sir Charles Bell, a Scottish surgeon and physiologist, for his work on facial palsy. In 1821, he demonstrated that the facial nerve was a separate nerve. What causes Bell's palsy? A specific cause of Bell's palsy is unknown, however, it has been suggested that the disorder may be inherited. It also may be associated with the following: diabetes high blood pressure trauma toxins Lyme disease Guillain-Barr© syndrome sarcoidosis myasthenia gravis infection What are the symptoms of Bell's palsy?

53. Loyola Univ. Health Sys. - Otolaryngology - Bell's Palsy Bell s palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or Bell s palsy strikes men and woman equally, usually between the ages of 15 and 60. http://www.luhs.org/health/topics/ent/bells.htm

You are here: Home Health Information Health Topics Otolaryngology Bell's Palsy What is Bell's Palsy? Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens over 3 to 5 days. This condition results from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve, and may be accompanied by pain or discomfort on one side of the face and head. Bell's palsy strikes men and woman equally, usually between the ages of 15 and 60. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year, and is most often seen in pregnant women, or persons with diabetes, influenza, a cold, or other respiratory ailment. It is named for Sir Charles Bell, a Scottish surgeon and physiologist, for his work on facial palsy. In 1821, he demonstrated that the facial nerve was a separate nerve.

54. Welcome The Scottish Bell’s palsy Study (SBPS) is a randomized clinical trial (RCT) funded by The site briefly describes the condition (What is Bell’s palsy? http://www.dundee.ac.uk/bells/

S  B  P  S Scottish Bell's Palsy Study Scottish Bell's Palsy Study Tayside Centre for General Practice Kirsty Semple Way Dundee , Scotland phone        fax             email         bells@tcgp.dundee.ac.uk web           www.dundee.ac.uk/bells/ Study Coordinator Fergus Daly Study Secretary Jill Sutherland Sir Charles Bell This site is provided as a service to all those involved in the Scottish Bell’s Palsy Study (patients, ENT surgeons, general practitioners, researchers and other medical and nursing staff) and to anybody interested in this condition and in the current state of medical knowledge about it. The Scottish Bell’s Palsy Study (SBPS) is a randomized clinical trial (RCT) funded by the NHS and running throughout Scotland from November 2003 to June 2007 (44 months) with patient recruitment from June 2004 to June 2006 (25 months). The site briefly describes the condition ( What is Bell’s Palsy? ) and the study objectives ( What is the SBPS? ). It provides contact information (see below), a list of clinics in hospitals in Scotland where patients may be referred to join the study, and copies of relevant study documentation. If you visit The Patient’s Experience you’ll see an account of what you can expect to happen to you if you are recruited into the study. The page on

55. What Is Bell's Palsy? S B P S. Scottish Bell s palsy Study. What is Bell’s palsy? This image provides a depiction of one sufferer’s condition after an attack. Symptoms http://www.dundee.ac.uk/bells/index_files/whatisbp.htm

S  B  P  S Scottish Bell's Palsy Study What is Bell’s Palsy? This image provides a depiction of one sufferer’s condition after an attack Symptoms The most obvious visible symptom is usually a unilateral paralysis of the facial nerve manifested by a one-sided collapse of the musculature of the face. It may be difficult to open (or close) one eye. There may be tears or drooling accompanied by a loss of taste and loss of sensory perception around the mouth. Patients commonly report a feeling of sunburn around the scalp and face. There may be significant pain. A common consequence is emotional disturbance because of anxiety or self-consciousness about the disfigurement that the condition may cause. Causes The cause is unknown but some animal studies suggest a reactivation of herpes viruses. Treatment The most common treatments are either to do nothing (and leave the condition to right itself) or to prescribe a drug intervention, in proportions approximately as follows:       steroids : antiviral : nothing with steroids (e.g. prednisolone) and antivirals (e.g. aciclovir) occasionally offered in combination. Other possibilities include surgery, electronic stimulation, acupuncture and the imposition of a dietary regime.

56. Maggie Davis' Bell's Palsy Story What follows is a report of what worked for me during my threeweek engagement with BellÕs palsy. http://heartsongbooks.com/bells.html

This page last updated 5/7/05 Author and Publisher maggie davis talks about her personal experience with Bell's palsy Others share their experience with Bell's palsy Read excerpts from maggie's latest book, Caring in Remembered Ways. ... HomeTalks~opportunities for sharing History: I'm 54, an author/publisher/community volunteer and lay-healer. I've had insulin dependent diabetes for about seven years and chronic neck pain for a much longer time than that. For over twenty years I've experienced pain in the facial nerve on the left side of my face when I'm out in a cold wet wind. Before its onset the morning after Thanksgiving, I never had Bell's palsy. Two days before Thanksgiving, I noticed a cold sore in the corner of my mouth. I don't usually have cold sores. Without any treatment, the cold sore was gone in about an hour. On Thanksgiving day, I went for a twenty minute walk without a hat. That Maine day was cold and snowy and windy. Treatment: The day I realized what was going on, I scoured the Internet for information. I was particularly interested in what folks who actually had had Bell's palsy were saying. From all the treatments that were mentioned, I intuitively selected what I would begin with, and then I evolved from there. I did not use allopathic drugs of any kind (eg. steroids, prednizone. Nor did I ever consider using them.) After speaking with people in my town, and consulting my own best wisdom, here's what I came up with. I've starred* what feels like it's done the most good.

57. HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Bell's Palsey Bell s palsy Bell s palsy can usually be diagnosed based on symptoms. It can be distinguished from a stroke because stroke usually causes sudden http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/bells/main.htm

Additional Information General Description New Jersey Resources Recommended Web Sites Patient Education ... PubMED Search Bell's palsy is sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to malfunction of cranial nerve VII (facial nerve), which stimulates the facial muscles. Bell's palsy affects about 23 of 100,000 people at some time. The cause of Bell's palsy is unknown, but it may involve swelling of the facial nerve as a reaction to an immune disorder or a viral infection. Swelling causes the nerve to be compressed and its blood supply to be reduced. Evidence suggests that herpes simplex, a viral infection, is usually the cause. Lyme disease is also a common cause of Bell's palsy, especially in the northeastern United States. In blacks, sarcoidosis is a common cause. Symptoms Pain behind the ear may be the first symptom, developing several hours or even a day or two before the facial muscles weaken. In Bell's palsy, facial weakness occurs suddenly and ranges from mild weakness to complete paralysis. The weakness reaches its maximum by 48 hours. Only one side of the face is affected. The weak side becomes flat and expressionless. However, people often feel as though the face is twisted because the muscles on the unaffected side tend to pull the face to that side every time a facial expression is made. Most people experience a numbness or heavy feeling in the face, even though sensation remains normal.

58. HON - News : Bell's Palsy Bell s palsy Symptoms often subside without treatment Despite the disorder s ominous symptoms, the prognosis for bells palsy is generally good. http://www.hon.ch/News/HSN/515549.html

Speech On / Off HONcode sites All Web sites HONselect News ... X Y Z Browse archive: A J J M ... J Bell's Palsy Symptoms often subside without treatment (HealthDayNews) Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the 7th cranial nerve, afflicts some 40,000 Americans each year, according to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The most likely cause is the common cold sore virus. One-sided facial paralysis is the main symptom, but others may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste. Despite the disorder's ominous symptoms, the prognosis for Bells' palsy is generally good. With or without treatment, most people get significantly better within two weeks, and about 80 percent recover completely within three months. For some, symptoms may linger a bit longer, and in a few cases, they may never completely disappear. Resources from HONselect HONselect is the HON's medical search engine. It retrieves scientific articles, images, conferences and web sites on the selected subject. Paralysis Bell Palsy Delivery of Health Care Congresses ... Common Cold The list of medical terms above are retrieved automatically from the article.

59. Bell's Palsy 1/2002 The term Bell’s palsy has been used to describe a facial paralysis of acute onset Bell palsy and herpes simplex virus identification of viral DNA in http://www.utmb.edu/otoref/Grnds/Bells-Palsy-2002-01/Bells-Palsy-2002-01.htm

TITLE: Evaluation and Management of Bell’s Palsy SOURCE: Grand Rounds Presentation, UTMB, Dept. of Otolaryngology DATE: January 29, 2002 RESIDENT PHYSICIAN: Russell D. Briggs, MD FACULTY PHYSICIAN: Byron J. Bailey, MD SERIES EDITORS: Francis B. Quinn, Jr., MD and Matthew W. Ryan, MD Grand Rounds Index UTMB Otolaryngology Home Page "This material was prepared by resident physicians in partial fulfillment of educational requirements established for the Postgraduate Training Program of the UTMB Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and was not intended for clinical use in its present form. It was prepared for the purpose of stimulating group discussion in a conference setting. No warranties, either express or implied, are made with respect to its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. The material does not necessarily reflect the current or past opinions of members of the UTMB faculty and should not be used for purposes of diagnosis or treatment without consulting appropriate literature sources and informed professional opinion." Introduction From its etiology and pathogenesis to its appropriate management, much has been written over the past century regarding Bell’s palsy, yet little has been accepted.

60. USC Care : Services : Health Tips : For Whom The Bells Toll you have a frighteninglooking-but temporary-condition known as Bell s palsy. A benign weakness of a portion of the facial nerve, Bell s palsy is not http://www.usc.edu/health/usccare/services/health_tips/bellspalsy.html

[800 USC CARE] [Site Index] About USC Services Featured Services ... 2004 Advertising Campaign Health Tips For Whom The Bells Toll You wake up one morning and you look like you've been put together by Dr. Frankenstein: a wide-open eye, lopsided smile, droopy face, inability to raise an eyebrow, or maybe total paralysis on one side of your face. After the initial shock and before you panic, go to the doctor, says Said Beydoun, M.D., professor of neurology and director of the electromyography laboratory at the USC University Hospital. Chances are you will learn that you have a frightening-looking-but temporary-condition known as Bell's palsy. A benign weakness of a portion of the facial nerve, Bell's palsy is not life-threatening and tends to improve within a matter of weeks, explains Beydoun. It is caused by an inflammation of the part of the facial nerve that passes through the skull just behind the ear. "If we see the patient in the first five or seven days, we can use steroids to hopefully reduce the swelling," says Beydoun. Physicians do not yet know what causes Bell's palsy, although scientists are researching a possible link to the herpes virus. It tends to strike younger men and women between 20 and 35 years old, pregnant women and diabetics. Although Bell's palsy may appear suddenly overnight, the usual course is to develop increased one-sided facial drooping over a period of a few days.

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