A syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral FACIAL PARALYSIS which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)
Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the cerebral cortex to the facial nuclei in the pons leads to facial weakness that generally spares the forehead muscles. FACIAL NERVE DISEASES generally results in generalized hemifacial weakness. NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause facial paralysis or paresis.
The 7th cranial nerve. The facial nerve has two parts, the larger motor root which may be called the facial nerve proper, and the smaller intermediate or sensory root. Together they provide efferent innervation to the muscles of facial expression and to the lacrimal and SALIVARY GLANDS, and convey afferent information for TASTE from the anterior two-thirds of the TONGUE and for TOUCH from the EXTERNAL EAR.
A heterogeneous group of nonprogressive motor disorders caused by chronic brain injuries that originate in the prenatal period, perinatal period, or first few years of life. The four major subtypes are spastic, athetoid, ataxic, and mixed cerebral palsy, with spastic forms being the most common. The motor disorder may range from difficulties with fine motor control to severe spasticity (see MUSCLE SPASTICITY) in all limbs. Spastic diplegia (Little disease) is the most common subtype, and is characterized by spasticity that is more prominent in the legs than in the arms. Pathologically, this condition may be associated with LEUKOMALACIA, PERIVENTRICULAR. (From Dev Med Child Neurol 1998 Aug;40(8):520-7)
Diseases of the facial nerve or nuclei. Pontine disorders may affect the facial nuclei or nerve fascicle. The nerve may be involved intracranially, along its course through the petrous portion of the temporal bone, or along its extracranial course. Clinical manifestations include facial muscle weakness, loss of taste from the anterior tongue, hyperacusis, and decreased lacrimation.
A syndrome characterized by facial palsy in association with a herpetic eruption of the external auditory meatus. This may occasionally be associated with tinnitus, vertigo, deafness, severe otalgia, and inflammation of the pinna. The condition is caused by reactivation of a latent HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN infection which causes inflammation of the facial and vestibular nerves, and may occasionally involve additional cranial nerves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p757)
Nervous system infections caused by tick-borne spirochetes of the BORRELIA BURGDORFERI GROUP. The disease may affect elements of the central or peripheral nervous system in isolation or in combination. Common clinical manifestations include a lymphocytic meningitis, cranial neuropathy (most often a facial neuropathy), POLYRADICULOPATHY, and a mild loss of memory and other cognitive functions. Less often more extensive inflammation involving the central nervous system (encephalomyelitis) may occur. In the peripheral nervous system, B. burgdorferi infection is associated with mononeuritis multiplex and polyradiculoneuritis. (From J Neurol Sci 1998 Jan 8;153(2):182-91)
The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug of dried leaves on the SKIN at an ACUPUNCTURE point. Usually the plugs contain leaves of MUGWORT or moxa.
Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.
Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste, frequently accompanied by OLFACTION DISORDERS.
A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.
A condition marked by progressive CEREBELLAR ATAXIA combined with MYOCLONUS usually presenting in the third decade of life or later. Additional clinical features may include generalized and focal SEIZURES, spasticity, and DYSKINESIAS. Autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant patterns of inheritance have been reported. Pathologically, the dentate nucleus and brachium conjunctivum of the CEREBELLUM are atrophic, with variable involvement of the spinal cord, cerebellar cortex, and basal ganglia. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1991, Ch37, pp60-1)

High prevalence of varicella-zoster virus reactivation in herpes simplex virus-seronegative patients with acute peripheral facial palsy. (1/73)

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) are considered to be the major causes of acute peripheral facial palsy (APFP). One hundred and forty-two patients with APFP were analyzed by serological assays and polymerase chain reaction analysis. Ramsay Hunt syndrome was diagnosed in 21 patients. Of the remaining 121 patients clinically diagnosed with Bell's palsy, VZV reactivation without zoster (zoster sine herpete) was detected in 35 patients (29%). The prevalence of antibodies to HSV among patients with Bell's palsy was significantly higher than the prevalence among those with VZV reactivation (Ramsay Hunt syndrome or zoster sine herpete). In contrast, a high incidence (88%) of VZV reactivation among HSV-seronegative patients with APFP was observed. Our data indicate that VZV is one of the major etiologic agents of clinically diagnosed Bell's palsy and that VZV reactivation causes APFP in most patients who lack antibodies to HSV.  (+info)

Detection of human herpesvirus 6 and varicella-zoster virus in tear fluid of patients with Bell's palsy by PCR. (2/73)

Human herpesvirus 6 DNA was detected by PCR in the tear fluid of 7 (35%) of 20 patients with Bell's palsy and of 1 (5%) of 20 healthy controls. Varicella-zoster virus was detected by PCR in the tear fluid of 2 of 20 Bell's palsy patients but in none of the tear fluids from 20 healthy controls. These findings suggest an association between human herpesviruses and Bell's palsy.  (+info)

Ramsay Hunt syndrome. (3/73)

The strict definition of the Ramsay Hunt syndrome is peripheral facial nerve palsy accompanied by an erythematous vesicular rash on the ear (zoster oticus) or in the mouth. J Ramsay Hunt, who described various clinical presentations of facial paralysis and rash, also recognised other frequent symptoms and signs such as tinnitus, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and nystagmus. He explained these eighth nerve features by the close proximity of the geniculate ganglion to the vestibulocochlear nerve within the bony facial canal. Hunt's analysis of clinical variations of the syndrome now bearing his name led to his recognition of the general somatic sensory function of the facial nerve and his defining of the geniculate zone of the ear. It is now known that varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Compared with Bell's palsy (facial paralysis without rash), patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome often have more severe paralysis at onset and are less likely to recover completely. Studies suggest that treatment with prednisone and acyclovir may improve outcome, although a prospective randomised treatment trial remains to be undertaken. In the only prospective study of patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, 14% developed vesicles after the onset of facial weakness. Thus, Ramsay Hunt syndrome may initially be indistinguishable from Bell's palsy. Further, Bell's palsy is significantly associated with herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. In the light of the known safety and effectiveness of antiviral drugs against VZV or HSV, consideration should be given to early treatment of all patients with Ramsay Hunt syndrome or Bell's palsy with a 7-10 day course of famciclovir (500 mg, three times daily) or acyclovir (800 mg, five times daily), as well as oral prednisone (60 mg daily for 3-5 days). Finally, some patients develop peripheral facial paralysis without ear or mouth rash, associated with either a fourfold rise in antibody to VZV or the presence of VZV DNA in auricular skin, blood mononuclear cells, middle ear fluid, or saliva. This indicates that a proportion of patients with "Bell's palsy" have Ramsay Hunt syndrome zoster sine herpete. Treatment of these patients with acyclovir and prednisone within 7 days of onset has been shown to improve the outcome of recovery from facial palsy.  (+info)

Symptomatic unruptured capillary telangiectasia of the brain stem: report of three cases and review of the literature. (4/73)

Three young patients with transient or intermittent focal neurological signs suggesting brain stem involvement are described, in whom high field MRI showed focal areas of hyperintensity in T2 weighted spin echo images, hypointensity in T2* weighted gradient echo images, and enhancement in postcontrast T1 weighted images consistent with unruptured capillary telangiectasia of the brain stem. The first patient was a 28 year old woman who complained of recurrent left ear tinnitus, exacerbated during the menstrual period; MRI demonstrated that the vascular anomaly involved the left acoustic pathway. The second patient was a 30 year old woman who had three episodes of paroxysmal left lip movement 4 weeks after child delivery; MRI showed capillary telangiectasia in the right corticonuclear pathway. The third patient, a 36 year old man, had a transient right Bell's palsy; MRI disclosed two circumscribed areas consistent with capillary telangiectasia in the left corticospinal tract and medial longitudinal fasciculus. Steroid receptors in the telangiectatic vessels walls might account for the recurrent and transient course seen in our two female patients. Awareness of the MRI features of capillary telangiectasia may help in defining the real incidence, clinical correlation, and the risk of haemorrhagic complications of these vascular malformations.  (+info)

Weather conditions and Bell's palsy: five-year study and review of the literature. (5/73)

BACKGROUND: Climatic or meteorological condition changes have been implicated in the pathogenesis of Bell's palsy (BP). We evaluate the influence of meteorological parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, and their variation and covariation on the incidence of BP and present a review of the literature on the effect of meteorological conditions on facial nerve function. METHODS: A total of 171 cases of BP admitted to our Department over a five-year period were studied. The meteorological database included daily values of 13 distinct parameters recorded at the meteorological station of the University of Ioannina during this period. A relationship between each meteorological variable and the incidence of BP was investigated by applying (Chi2) test on data from 13 contingency tables. In addition, the influence of different weather types on the incidence of BP was also investigated. For this purpose Cluster Analysis was used to create eight clusters (weather types) for the Ioannina prefecture and (Chi2) test was applied on the contingency tables consisting of the days of BP cases for each cluster. RESULTS: No significant correlation was found either between BP and each distinct meteorological parameter or between BP and any specific weather. CONCLUSIONS: Meteorological conditions, such as those dominating in the Northwestern Greece, and/or their changes have little effect on the incidence of BP. Multicenter studies taking into account atmospheric pollution, and climatic differences between countries, are necessary to scrutinize the environmental effects on facial nerve function.  (+info)

Botulinum toxin treatment for hyperlacrimation secondary to aberrant regenerated seventh nerve palsy or salivary gland transplantation. (6/73)

AIM: To investigate the potential of botulinum toxin A for treating hyperlacrimation. METHODS: Three patients with unilateral symptoms of hyperlacrimation (diagnosed as "crocodile tearing") and one patient with a submandibular salivary gland transplant (SMGT) were studied. Tear production was quantified in the resting and stimulated (chewing or following exercise) state, using Schirmer's test and tear clearance. Lacrimal scintigraphy was used to assess outflow. Intraglandular injections (for patients with "crocodile tears") or periglandular injections (for the SMGT patient) of Dysport were administered in divided doses. RESULTS: Two of the three eyes with reported gustatory lacrimation had a higher Schirmer test result than their fellow eye following gustatory stimulation. Scintigraphy, with and without stimulation, confirmed a patent drainage system in these patients. The other patient demonstrated a functional obstruction to tear flow. After treatment patients with confirmed gustatory lacrimation and the SMGT patient had a marked reduction in tearing at 2 weeks. This effect lasted 3-4 months. There was no demonstrable improvement in the patient with epiphora secondary to functional obstruction. Two patients who had received intraglandular injections developed a ptosis, which resolved spontaneously. CONCLUSIONS: This study illustrates that gustatory lacrimation is a difficult diagnosis. In post-facial nerve palsy a functional element must always be considered. However, in confirmed hyperlacrimation botulinum toxin treatment is effective but side effects may occur.  (+info)

Association between Bell's palsy in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia. (7/73)

BACKGROUND: Previous published case series have suggested an association between the onset of Bell's palsy in pregnancy and the risk of pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension. AIM: To evaluate the period of onset of Bell's palsy in pregnancy and the associated risk of adverse maternal and perinatal events, including the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN: Case series study of consecutive female patients. METHODS: Women presenting with Bell's palsy during pregnancy or the puerperium were identified by a hospital record review at five Canadian centres over 11 years. Information was abstracted about each woman's medical and obstetrical history, period of onset of Bell's palsy, and associated maternal complications, including pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension as well as preterm delivery and low infant birth weight (<2500 g). These rates were compared to those previously described for the province of Ontario or for Canada. RESULTS: Forty-one patients were identified. Mean onset of Bell's palsy was 35.4 weeks gestation (SD 3.9). Nine (22.0%, 95%CI 10.8-35.7) were also diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and three (7.3%, 95%CI 1.4-17.1) with gestational hypertension, together (29.3%, 95%CI 16.5-43.9) representing nearly a five-fold increase over the expected provincial/national average. There were three twin births. The observed rates of Caesarean (43.6%) and preterm (25.6%) delivery, as well as low infant birth weight (22.7%), were also higher than expected, although the rate of congenital anomalies (4.5%) was not. CONCLUSIONS: The onset of Bell's palsy during pregnancy or the puerperium is probably associated with the development of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Pregnant women who develop Bell's palsy should be closely monitored for hypertension or pre-eclampsia, and managed accordingly.  (+info)

Effects of climate, latitude, and season on the incidence of Bell's palsy in the US Armed Forces, October 1997 to September 1999. (8/73)

Bell's palsy is a relatively common disease characterized by the sudden onset of unilateral facial paralysis. Using a centralized surveillance system that contains demographic, military assignment, and medical encounter data of US military service members, the authors estimated rates, trends, and demographic correlates of risk of Bell's palsy during a 2-year period. Poisson regression was used to estimate the independent effects of climate, season, and latitude. From October 1997 to September 1999, there were 1,181 incident cases of Bell's palsy among US service members. The crude incidence rate was 42.77 per 100,000 person-years. Incidence rates increased with age and were higher among females, Blacks, Hispanics, married persons, and enlisted service members. Both climate (adjusted rate ratio for arid vs. nonarid climate = 1.34) and season (adjusted rate ratio for cold vs. warm months = 1.31) were independent predictors of risk of Bell's palsy. Latitude was not a statistically significant predictor when demographic, climate, and season effects were taken into account. The results are consistent with hypotheses regarding viral etiologies (e.g., reactivation of herpes simplex) of Bell's palsy.  (+info)

The term "Bell's palsy" was coined by Sir Charles Bell in 1829, and it is named after him. The condition is caused by damage to the facial nerve, which can be due to a variety of factors such as viral infections, autoimmune disorders, trauma, or tumors.

Bell's palsy can cause a range of symptoms including:

* Weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on one side of the face
* Drooping or weakness of the eyelid or corner of the mouth
* Difficulty closing the eye or smiling
* Dryness or excessive tearing of the eye
* Increased sensitivity to sound or touch on the affected side
* Pain or discomfort in the face, jaw, or ear

Bell's palsy can be diagnosed by a neurologist based on symptoms and physical examination. Imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans may be ordered to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

There is no cure for Bell's palsy, but various treatments can help manage the symptoms. These may include:

* Medications to reduce inflammation and pain
* Physical therapy to improve facial function and appearance
* Surgery to repair or remove damaged nerve tissue
* Corticosteroid injections to reduce swelling and inflammation

The prognosis for Bell's palsy is generally good, with most people experiencing a full recovery within a few weeks to months. However, some people may experience long-term symptoms or complications such as permanent nerve damage or eye dryness.

The main symptoms of facial paralysis are:

1. Weakness or numbness in the facial muscles
2. Drooping or sagging of one side of the face
3. Twitching or spasms in the facial muscles
4. Difficulty smiling, frowning, or expressing emotions
5. Difficulty closing the eye on the affected side
6. Dry mouth or difficulty swallowing
7. Pain or discomfort in the face or head.

The diagnosis of facial paralysis is based on a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies such as MRI or CT scans, and other tests to determine the underlying cause. Treatment options for facial paralysis depend on the underlying cause and may include medications, surgery, physical therapy, and other interventions to address any associated symptoms.

There are several types of facial paralysis, including:

1. Bell's palsy: A condition that causes weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, usually due to nerve damage.
2. Facial spasm: A condition characterized by involuntary twitching or contractions of the facial muscles.
3. Hemifacial spasm: A condition that causes weakness or paralysis of half of the face due to nerve compression.
4. Trauma-related facial paralysis: Caused by injury or trauma to the face or head.
5. Tumor-related facial paralysis: Caused by a tumor that compresses or damages the nerves responsible for facial movement.
6. Stroke-related facial paralysis: Caused by a stroke that affects the nerves responsible for facial movement.
7. Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
8. Infection-related facial paralysis: Caused by infections such as Lyme disease, meningitis, or encephalitis.
9. Post-viral facial paralysis: Caused by a viral infection that affects the nerves responsible for facial movement.

Treatment for facial paralysis depend on the underlying cause and may include medications, surgery, physical therapy, and other interventions to address any associated symptoms.

Causes:

1. Brain injury during fetal development or birth
2. Hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) to the brain, often due to complications during labor and delivery
3. Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis
4. Stroke or bleeding in the brain
5. Traumatic head injury
6. Genetic disorders
7. Premature birth
8. Low birth weight
9. Multiples (twins, triplets)
10. Maternal infections during pregnancy.

Symptoms:

1. Weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of the body
2. Lack of coordination and balance
3. Difficulty with movement, posture, and gait
4. Spasticity (stiffness) or hypotonia (looseness) of muscles
5. Intellectual disability or learning disabilities
6. Seizures
7. Vision, hearing, or speech problems
8. Swallowing difficulties
9. Increased risk of infections and bone fractures
10. Delays in reaching developmental milestones.

Diagnosis:

1. Physical examination and medical history
2. Imaging tests, such as CT or MRI scans
3. Electromyography (EMG) to test muscle activity
4. Developmental assessments to evaluate cognitive and motor skills
5. Genetic testing to identify underlying causes.

Treatment:

1. Physical therapy to improve movement, balance, and strength
2. Occupational therapy to develop daily living skills and fine motor activities
3. Speech therapy for communication and swallowing difficulties
4. Medications to control seizures, spasticity, or pain
5. Surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release contracted muscles
6. Assistive devices, such as braces, walkers, or wheelchairs, to aid mobility and independence.

It's important to note that each individual with Cerebral Palsy may have a unique combination of symptoms and require a personalized treatment plan. With appropriate medical care and support, many individuals with Cerebral Palsy can lead fulfilling lives and achieve their goals despite the challenges they face.

Some examples of Facial Nerve Diseases include:

* Bell's Palsy: A condition that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on one side of the face, often resulting in drooping or twitching of the eyelid and facial muscles.
* Facial Spasm: A condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the facial muscles, which can cause twitching or spasms.
* Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP): A rare disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to weakness and wasting of the muscles in the face, tongue, and throat.
* Parry-Romberg Syndrome: A rare condition characterized by progressive atrophy of the facial muscles on one side of the face, leading to a characteristic "smile" or "grimace."
* Moebius Syndrome: A rare neurological disorder that affects the nerves responsible for controlling eye movements and facial expressions.
* Trauma to the Facial Nerve: Damage to the facial nerve can result in weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, depending on the severity of the injury.

These are just a few examples of Facial Nerve Diseases, and there are many other conditions that can affect the facial nerve and cause similar symptoms. A comprehensive diagnosis and evaluation by a healthcare professional is necessary to determine the specific underlying condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

The symptoms of Herpes Zoster Oticus include:

* Painful shingles rash on the face, ears, and neck
* Hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
* Vertigo or dizziness
* Fatigue
* Headache
* Numbness or paralysis of the facial muscles
* Redness and swelling of the eye and eyelid

The diagnosis of Herpes Zoster Oticus is based on a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. The condition is usually treated with antiviral medications, corticosteroids, and pain relief medication. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to relieve pressure on the nerve or to repair damaged tissue.

Complications of Herpes Zoster Oticus can include:

* Meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord)
* Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
* Hearing loss or deafness
* Balance and coordination problems
* Persistent facial weakness or paralysis
* Eye inflammation

Prevention of Herpes Zoster Oticus includes avoiding exposure to the varicella-zoster virus, getting vaccinated against chickenpox, and taking antiviral medications to suppress the virus if exposed. Good hygiene practices, such as frequent handwashing, can also help prevent the spread of the virus.

In summary, Herpes Zoster Oticus is a viral infection that affects the facial nerve near the inner ear and the skin around the ears, causing a painful rash, hearing loss, vertigo, and other symptoms. The condition can be treated with antiviral medications and surgical intervention, and prevention includes avoiding exposure to the virus and practicing good hygiene practices.

1. Meningitis: Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
2. Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain tissue.
3. Cranial neuritis: Inflammation of the nerves in the head.
4. Radiculoneuritis: Inflammation of the nerves in the spine.
5. Peripheral neuropathy: Damage to the nerves outside of the CNS.

Lyme neuroborreliosis can be difficult to diagnose, as it may mimic other conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Bell's palsy. Diagnosis is typically based on a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, and early recognition and intervention are important to prevent long-term neurological damage.

Symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis can vary depending on the stage of the disease and the severity of the infection. They may include:

1. Fever, headache, and neck stiffness
2. Confusion, seizures, or loss of consciousness
3. Weakness, numbness, or paralysis in the limbs
4. Pain or tingling sensations in the arms and legs
5. Difficulty with speech, vision, or hearing
6. Incoordination or difficulty walking
7. Balance problems or dizziness
8. Memory loss or difficulty concentrating
9. Mood changes, such as depression or anxiety
10. Sleep disturbances

It is important to note that some people may experience long-term neurological symptoms after treatment for Lyme disease, known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). This condition is not well understood and may be due to a variety of factors, including persistent infection, autoimmune responses, or inflammation.

The diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis can be challenging, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions such as meningitis or encephalitis. Laboratory tests may include blood tests to detect antibodies against the bacteria, as well as spinal fluid testing to rule out other conditions. Imaging studies such as CT or MRI scans may also be used to support the diagnosis.

Treatment of Lyme neuroborreliosis typically involves antibiotics, which can help to clear the infection and alleviate symptoms. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary to manage complications such as seizures or muscle weakness. Early recognition and treatment are important to prevent long-term neurological damage.

Prevention is key to avoiding Lyme neuroborreliosis, and this involves protecting against tick bites. Some ways to do this include:

1. Wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants when outdoors in tick-prone areas
2. Using insect repellents that contain DEET or picaridin on exposed skin and clothing
3. Conducting regular tick checks on oneself, children, and pets after spending time outdoors
4. Avoiding areas with high grass and leaf litter, where ticks are more likely to be found
5. Using permethrin-treated clothing and gear to reduce the risk of tick bites.

Overall, Lyme neuroborreliosis is a serious condition that can have long-lasting effects on the nervous system if left untreated. Early recognition and treatment are crucial to preventing complications and improving outcomes for patients with this condition.

The symptoms of MCD typically begin in early childhood and can vary in severity from person to person. In addition to the myoclonic movements, individuals with MCD may experience difficulty walking, tremors, and a wide range of other motor abnormalities. Cognitive function is usually unaffected, but speech and language skills may be impaired.

The exact cause of MCD is not yet fully understood, although it is thought to be related to abnormalities in the cerebellum and other parts of the brain. Genetic factors are also suspected to play a role, as the disorder can run in families. There is currently no cure for MCD, but various treatments such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medications may be helpful in managing the symptoms.

In summary, Myoclonic Cerebellar Dyssynergia (MCD) is a rare neurological disorder that affects the cerebellum and causes involuntary movements of the limbs, as well as difficulties with coordination, balance, and speech. It typically begins in early childhood and can vary in severity from person to person. While there is currently no cure for MCD, various treatments may be helpful in managing the symptoms.

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In August 2021, Clay was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, though the condition was declared temporary and he continues to perform ... Hirsch, Chelsea (August 6, 2021). "Andrew Dice Clay diagnosed with Bell's palsy". Page Six. Retrieved August 9, 2021. "Murphy ...
... four of the 22,000 trial participants indeed developed Bell's palsy. The FDA observed that the "frequency of reported Bell's ... Zhou W, Pool V, DeStefano F, Iskander JK, Haber P, Chen RT (August 2004). "A potential signal of Bell's palsy after parenteral ... "Bell's Palsy: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More". Healthline. 29 August 2017. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021 ... "Bell's Palsy and influenza, pneumococcal and hemophilus vaccine". American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Archived ...
In 2007, he suffered from Bell's palsy. As a result of all these problems, he fought a serious depression. He acknowledged this ...
Sadé, J. (1972), "Pathology of Bell's Palsy". Arch Otolaryngol, 95:406-414. Sadé, J. (ed.) (1979). Secretory Otitis Media and ...
Benson shared that she has Bell's palsy. Benson got married in September 2021. Alpha Omega Wrestling AOW Women's Championship ( ... Lambert, Jeremy (13 December 2019). "Piper Niven Announces She Has Bell's Palsy". Fightful. Archived from the original on 26 ... C. Bell, Brian (24 September 2019). "WWE's Piper Niven comes out as bisexual". Outsports. Vox Media. Archived from the original ...
Goodman, Amy (October 31, 2007). "For Whom the Bell's Palsy Tolls" - via TruthDig. "Progressive Leaders: How to Reverse the ' ... Goodman suffered a bout of Bell's palsy. She practices yoga. 2004 - The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War ...
Blackwell dresses down Bell's Palsy". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 2015-03-29. Richard Blackwell, Of Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed ... In 2001, Blackwell was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, which causes limited to severe paralysis of facial muscles and can affect ...
In 2019 she fell ill with Bell's palsy. 2004 - History and Literature studies at Venice International University 2008 - ...
Hafþór recovered from Bell's palsy later that year; however, he still has a slight facial droop on the right side. Hafþór is a ... In March 2017, he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy which paralysed half of his face. In an interview, when asked if he had ever ... Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has Bell's palsy". theconversation.com. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018. "GoT's strongman champ ...
"Victor Dominello diagnosed with Bell's palsy after viewers spot drooping eye in NSW press conference". ABC News. 19 August 2021 ... "NSW minister Victor Dominello shares Bell's palsy update". 9News. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021. Victor Dominello ... which he did later that afternoon and was diagnosed with Bell's palsy. On subsequent days, he wore an eyepatch to prevent ...
One response came in the form of so-called minimal techno (a term producer Daniel Bell found difficult to accept, finding the ... With techno reaching a state of "creative palsy," and with a disproportionate number of underground dance music enthusiasts ... Only what is essential to make people move". Hood explains: I think Dan [Bell] and I both realized that something was missing ... The club closed on 24 November 1989, with Derrick May playing "Strings of Life" along with a recording of clock tower bells. ...
... and Bell's palsy. Heerfordt syndrome exhibits spontaneous remission.[citation needed] Treatments for sarcoidosis include ... There are many possible causes of facial nerve palsy, including Lyme disease, HIV, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, schwannoma, ... palsy of the facial nerves. The exact cause of Heerfordt syndrome has not yet been definitively determined. Of those patients ... facial nerve palsy and anterior uveitis. In cases of parotitis, ultrasound-guided biopsy is used to exclude the possibility of ...
Jain, Roshan A.; Bell, Hannah; Lim, Amy; Chien, Chi-Bin; Granato, Michael (2014-02-19). "Mirror movement-like defects in ... Movement disorders Chiari malformation Klippel-Feil Syndrome Dystonia Cerebral palsy Parkinson's disease Epilepsies Amyotrophic ...
Facial palsy caused by Lyme disease (LDFP) is often misdiagnosed as Bell's palsy. Although Bell's palsy is the most common type ... Compared to LDFP, Bell's palsy much less frequently affects both sides of the face. Even though LDFP and Bell's palsy have ... Corticosteroids are not recommended when facial palsy is caused by Lyme disease. In those with facial palsy, frequent use of ... corticosteroid treatment is beneficial for Bell's Palsy, while being detrimental for LDFP. Recent history of exposure to a ...
I also palsied at you several times with my bayonet when you were as near as I could have wished, and after several of us had ... Bell, J. L. "Who Said, "Don't Fire Till You See the Whites of Their Eyes"?". Boston 1775. Retrieved 5 July 2010. Surrender of ...
John Anderson - Challis professor of Philosophy Nadia Badawi AM - Chair of Cerebral Palsy Charles Badham - professor of ... "Bell Labs: Ritchie and Thompson Receive National Medal of Technology from President Clinton". "WATCH: 5G WiFi Will Help ... John Bell - actor, theatre director and theatre impresario Rose Byrne - actress Alex Cubis - actor Somaratne Dissanayake - Sri ... John Passmore Wesley Wildman Sir Robert Garran Hugh Atkin Sir Edmund Barton Sir Garfield Barwick Tom Bathurst Virginia Bell Sir ...
Brachial neuritis Cranial neuritis such as Bell's palsy Optic neuritis Vestibular neuritis Wartenberg's migratory sensory ... Derry S, Bell RF, Straube S, Wiffen PJ, Aldington D, Moore RA (January 2019). "Pregabalin for neuropathic pain in adults". The ... Wiffen PJ, Derry S, Bell RF, Rice AS, Tölle TR, Phillips T, Moore RA (June 2017). "Gabapentin for chronic neuropathic pain in ... Duehmke RM, Derry S, Wiffen PJ, Bell RF, Aldington D, Moore RA (June 2017). "Tramadol for neuropathic pain in adults". The ...
... caused by Bell's palsy) were interpreted by many as an attack on Chrétien's appearance. The ad quickly received widespread ...
... later diagnosed as Bell's Palsy) and is replaced again by Matt Chamberlain. Garbage wrapped the North American tourdates on ... first with Hepatitis A and then with Bell's palsy. While some shows that Manson could not perform were cancelled, Vig was ...
Although Bell's palsy can last for days, weeks, or months, he was listed as day-to-day and only missed two games. Near the end ... Later that day, Pennington was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, which paralyzes one side of the face and prevents him from ... Cliff Pennington Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy". SB Nation. Retrieved January 30, 2013. Gilbert, Stev (October 20, 2012). "D- ... On October 20, 2012, Pennington was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks with Heath Bell and cash considerations. Oakland ...
Bell's Life, 17 February 1856 Bell's Life, 16 November 1856 Bell's Life, 21 December 1856 Bell's Life, 24 January 1858 Bell's ... Includes: Football 5-a-side - for visually impaired athletes Football 7-a-side - for athletes with cerebral palsy Amputee ... Routledge, London Bell's Life, 7 March 1858 THE SURREY CLUB Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle (London, England), ... 18 December 1869 Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, 5 November 1870, issue 2 Bell's Life in London and Sporting ...
Bell, Brian C. (29 August 2021). "Robyn Lambird is the first out non-binary Paralympics medalist". Outsports. Retrieved 3 ... They were diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of nine and had surgery to lengthen their hamstrings and achilles tendons. ... Bell, Brian C. (24 August 2021). "Paralympian Robyn Lambird brings mission of visibility to Tokyo". Outsports. Retrieved 25 ... Robyn Lambird (born 19 January 1997) is an Australian wheelchair racer and model who has cerebral palsy. They won a bronze ...
Documentaries/game shows Acting In early 2007, Gonzalez suffered a bout of facial paralysis known as Bell's Palsy. He ...
bell-end the glans penis (slang, vulgar), a term of abuse. berk, burk or burke a mildly derogatory term for a fool or stupid ... Originated with the appearances of cerebral palsy sufferer Joey Deacon on children's TV programme Blue Peter; still a popular ... to a person suffering from cerebral palsy. (variant forms spaz/spastic, are used in American English) See also Joey. spanner ( ...
She was also honored, in 2015, by United Cerebral Palsy of New York City. In 2014, Hornig was the designer honoree at the FIT ... On April 23, 2012, Hornig rang the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, an honor awarded for Joan Hornig ... ". "Joan Hornig Photos Photos: Joan Hornig, Owner And Designer Of Philanthropy is Beautiful, Rings The NYSE Closing Bell". ...
These included Niagara Falls, the fountains at Trafalgar Square, the Swan Bell Tower, Perth, Blackpool Tower and Bolivia ... Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy in several countries Today, The Encephalitis Society provides support and information to ...
Shortly after her death, Cain suffered an attack of Bell's palsy, crippling his ability to speak. He eventually regained his ...
Like Walter Jr., Mitte has cerebral palsy, although his is a milder form. Mitte stated he had to regress from his therapy to ... communicating with the help of a bell. He is the uncle of Tuco, Marco, and Leonel Salamanca. Christopher Cousins as Ted Beneke ... Walter and Skyler's son, who has cerebral palsy. He begins lashing out after Walter's cancer announcement. ...
2585 Bell's palsy is the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis. There is no known cause of Bell's palsy, although ... or a recurrent Bell's palsy-type presentation. The latter should always be suspicious, as Bell's palsy should not recur. A ... and whether the palsy affects both sides of the face (much more common in Lyme than in Bell's palsy). If that likelihood is ... as well as being associated with Bell's palsy, may also be a direct cause of facial nerve palsy. Reactivation of latent virus ...
Backpack palsy Rakocevic, G. (January 1, 2014), "Thoracic Nerve, Long", in Aminoff, Michael J.; Daroff, Robert B. (eds.), ... The long thoracic nerve (external respiratory nerve of Bell; posterior thoracic nerve) innervates the serratus anterior muscle ...
Bell's palsy can trigger hyperacusis if the associated flaccid paralysis affects the tensor tympani, and stapedius, two small ... shock Adverse drug reaction Anxiety Asperger's Syndrome Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism spectrum Bell's palsy ...
Cerebral palsy), Kerry Smith (Cerebral palsy) Officials - Ian McDowell-Jones (Vision impaired Manager), Rowenna Toppenberg ( ... Swimmers:: Men - Ben Austin, Daniel Bell, Sam Bramham, Matthew Cowdrey, Dale Grant, Alex Harris, Alex Hadley, Matt Levy, Jeremy ... Team Captains: Priya Cooper, Brendan Burkett Medallists: Men - Mark Altmann, Ben Austin, Paul Barnett, Daniel Bell, Tom Bridge ... Swimmers: Team Captain: Matthew Cowdrey Men - Michael Anderson, Ben Austin, Daniel Bell, Sam Bramham, Blake Cochrane, Matthew ...
The 1927 Supreme Court case Buck v Bell upheld the constitutionality of such legislation, with such laws being banned nearly ... Blindness or poor vision Cancer Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or hard of hearing ...
In 2022 she announced that she was suffering from Bell's palsy. List of New Zealand television personalities "Life after TVNZ ...
Eileen June Bell. For services to Paediatric Nursing. Margaret Bell. For services to the British Red Cross Society. Gerard ... Jennifer Bryce, Principal, Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy, London. For services to Health Care. Helen Sophia ... For services to the community, especially the Bells Piece Cheshire Home, in Farnham, Surrey. Alan Ware. For services to the Sea ...
He had dated Jacqui Bell for nearly two years before she broke off their relationship three months before his death. According ... Goldman worked as a camp counselor and had experience volunteering with children suffering from cerebral palsy. While living in ...
In an interview, Cassi denied having a stroke, but revealed instead that she was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy in March 2020. " ...
Jessen weighed 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg) at birth, and was born with cerebral palsy, a motor condition that affects various areas of ... The New York Times observed that Jessen and Becky Bell, a teenage girl who reportedly died as a result of a botched unsafe ... People with cerebral palsy, California Republicans, Tennessee Republicans, Activists from Tennessee, American adoptees, ...
Bells palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. One of the nerves that ... Bells palsy can affect both sides of your face. Who is more likely to get Bells palsy?. Bells palsy is estimated to affect ... How is Bells palsy diagnosed and treated?. Diagnosing Bells palsy. A doctor will examine you for any upper and lower facial ... What is Bells palsy?. Bells palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. One ...
Bells palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Symptoms appear suddenly and can range from mild to severe. Find out ... Bells Palsy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) * What Is Bells Palsy? (American Academy of ... Bells palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. It usually affects just one side of the face. Symptoms appear ... Bells Palsy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish ...
... star Emily Maynard revealed she was diagnosed with Bells palsy during her pregnancy with her child Magnolia Belle. ... "Got Bells Palsy and had to wear a patch," Maynard wrote on the photo, which she shared publicly for the first time on New ... Bells palsy symptoms include muscle weakness, drooling, twitching, paralysis and a drooping eyelid or corner of the mouth, ... Emily Maynard recapped her highs and lows of 2020 on her Instagram story and revealed that she had Bells palsy when she was ...
Read on for a lighthearted look at Bells Palsy and disaster management. ... Think there are no business lessons learned from having Bells Palsy? Think again. ... here are three business lessons learned from Bells Palsy:. 1. You never know what a new day will bring. Bells Palsy is a ... Three Business Lessons Learned from Bells Palsy By Lindsay Bell May 15, 2013. ...
Learn about diagnosis and specialist referrals for Bells palsy. ... Members of the medical team for Bells palsy may include:. ...
Our findings revealed a signal of possible association between influenza vaccines and an increased risk of Bells palsy. A ... may also increase the risk for Bells palsy. Methods: Reports of Bells palsy after influenza vaccines in VAERS from 1/1/1991 ... Vaccines and Bells palsy: A narrative review. Bertin B, Grenet G, Pizzoglio-Billaudaz V, Lepelley M, Atzenhoffer M, Vial T. ... Use of the inactivated intranasal influenza vaccine and the risk of Bells palsy in Switzerland. Mutsch M, Zhou W, Rhodes P, ...
Bell palsy is an idiopathic facial paresis of lower motor neuron type that has been attributed to an inflammatory reaction ... Douglas V.C., & Aminoff M.J. Douglas, Vanja C., and Michael J. Aminoff. "Bell Palsy." Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment ... Douglas V.C., & Aminoff M.J. Douglas, Vanja C., and Michael J. Aminoff.Bell Palsy. In: Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Rabow MW, ... Douglas V.C., & Aminoff M.J. Douglas, Vanja C., and Michael J. Aminoff. (2022). Bell palsy. Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Rabow MW, ...
This publication provides an overview of Bells palsy, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and available therapies. ... This publication provides an overview of Bells palsy, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and available therapies. ...
Bells palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens over 48 hours. ... Bell Palsy. What is Bell palsy?. Bell palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. It begins ... What causes Bell palsy?. The cause of Bell palsy is not known. Its thought that it may be due to inflammation that is directed ... How is Bell palsy treated? If a specific cause for Bell palsy is identified, such as infection, that cause will be treated. ...
"Bells palsy," or in fancy medical words a "peripheral seventh cranial nerve palsy." ... bells palsy DroopyFace. January 17, 2015. January 18, 2015. / Nate / 6 Comments ... Posts about bells palsy written by Nate ...
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Bells palsy. Bells palsy is temporary facial paralysis that affects more than 40,000. Americans each year. It results from ... Bells palsy [Fact sheet]. (2018).. ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Bells-Palsy-Fact-Sheet. ... Bells palsy. The symptoms and severity of the condition can vary from person to person, but most people recover fully from ... Bells palsy interrupts these signals, which leads to one-sided facial weakness or paralysis. ...
Bells palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that ... Bells Palsy. Bells palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial ... Bells palsy is a common condition that results in weakness or total paralysis of one half of the face. Bells palsy affects ... Clinical Case Study: Patient with Vertebral Subluxation and Bells Palsy In the May 2003 issue of the peer reviewed scientific ...
Bell palsy. Bell palsy, an idiopathic form of facial paralysis, is a diagnosis of exclusion. Eighty percent of patients with ... Vakharia K, Vakharia K. Bells Palsy. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Feb. 24 (1):1-10. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. ... Peitersen E. The natural history of Bells palsy. Am J Otol. 1982 Oct. 4(2):107-11. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. ... If the patient has Bell palsy, the potential for complete recovery is excellent, especially in incomplete paralysis. Peitersen ...
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ALFAYA, Thays Almeida et al. Bells palsy and temporomandibular disorder association: clinical treatment. RFO UPF [online]. ... Palavras-chave : Bell Palsy.; Laser Therapy.; Low-Level.; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.. · resumo em Português · texto em ... Peripheral palsy (Bells), which had been previously diagnosed, was characterized by the patients inability to close his right ... who was treated at the pain clinic from a private university and was diagnosed as having both Bells facial palsy and ...
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  • What is Bell's palsy? (nih.gov)
  • Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. (nih.gov)
  • Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis, although its exact cause is unknown. (nih.gov)
  • In rare cases, Bell's palsy can affect both sides of your face. (nih.gov)
  • Who is more likely to get Bell's palsy? (nih.gov)
  • Bell's palsy is estimated to affect about 40,000 people in the United States every year. (nih.gov)
  • How is Bell's palsy diagnosed and treated? (nih.gov)
  • If no specific cause can be identified, the condition can be diagnosed as Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • Your doctor might prescribe steroids if you have new-onset Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • Some people with Bell's palsy or facial weakness with co-existing conditions may not respond well to or be able to take steroids. (nih.gov)
  • You are most likely to get Bell's palsy if you are pregnant, diabetic or sick with a cold or flu. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Emily Maynard recapped her highs and lows of 2020 on her Instagram story and revealed that she had Bell's palsy when she was pregnant with her fifth child, Magnolia Belle . (today.com)
  • Bell's palsy symptoms include muscle weakness, drooling, twitching, paralysis and a drooping eyelid or corner of the mouth, according to the Mayo Clinic . (today.com)
  • Maynard said she previously had Bell's palsy in high school. (today.com)
  • Maynard, 34, opened up about her second experience with Bell's palsy. (today.com)
  • Maynard said isn't sure what caused her Bell's palsy, but that it "got worse before it got better. (today.com)
  • One post I haven't seen yet is 'Three Business Lessons Learned From Bell's Palsy,' so I decided to write one (ok, there's probably one or two out there, I didn't actually do a search). (spinsucks.com)
  • Because, hey, you can't make fun of a gal with Bell's Palsy , can you? (spinsucks.com)
  • Bell's Palsy is a sneaky little ailment. (spinsucks.com)
  • Because like Bell's Palsy, there's a very narrow window of time when it comes to addressing a problem . (spinsucks.com)
  • With Bell's Palsy, I decided to just maintain perspective - I'm not dying! (spinsucks.com)
  • Post-licensure experience with a new intranasal inactivated influenza vaccine in Switzerland recently identified an increased risk for Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • We reviewed reports in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) to assess if parenteral inactivated influenza vaccines (influenza vaccines) may also increase the risk for Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • Reports of Bell's palsy after influenza vaccines in VAERS from 1/1/1991 to 12/31/2001 were identified by searching the Coding Symbols for Thesaurus of Adverse Reaction Terms (COSTART) for 'paralysis facial' and by text string search in the automated database. (nih.gov)
  • We found a total of 197 reports of Bell's palsy after receipt of influenza vaccines. (nih.gov)
  • This publication provides an overview of Bell's palsy, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and available therapies. (nih.gov)
  • You see, in one of the great all-time ironies of medical education, your writer has managed to contract a somewhat common condition known as "Bell's palsy," or in fancy medical words a "peripheral seventh cranial nerve palsy. (crashingresident.com)
  • He talks about his directorial debut, falling in love, and the time he had Bell's Palsy. (castbox.fm)
  • Bell's palsy is temporary facial paralysis that affects more than 40,000 Americans each year. (healthline.com)
  • Bell's palsy interrupts these signals, which leads to one-sided facial weakness or paralysis. (healthline.com)
  • Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side. (laderachiro.com)
  • Bell's palsy is a common condition that results in weakness or total paralysis of one half of the face. (laderachiro.com)
  • Bell's palsy affects men and women equally and may occur at any age and at any time of year. (laderachiro.com)
  • The case report involved a 49-year-old woman with a medical diagnosis of Bell's palsy. (laderachiro.com)
  • The articles conclusions were, "There are indications that patients suffering from Bell's palsy may benefit from a holistic chiropractic approach that not only includes a focus of examination and care of the primary regional areas of complaint (eg, face, TMJ) but also potentially from significant vertebral subluxation concomitants. (laderachiro.com)
  • Botox treatment is also effective for conditions such as Bell's palsy and Synkinesis . (7dmc.ae)
  • Bell's palsy is a disorder that causes temporary weakening or paralysis of the facial muscles. (7dmc.ae)
  • Bell's palsy is often a transient condition, with symptoms disappearing within a few weeks in the vast majority of instances. (7dmc.ae)
  • Facial paralysis and Bell's palsy cannot be equated because they are two distinct conditions. (7dmc.ae)
  • Bell's palsy, on the other hand, is induced by an inflamed facial nerve, which causes edema (swelling) and inhibits the nerve from interacting with the brain as well as facial muscles to make appropriate facial movements. (7dmc.ae)
  • Many Bell's palsy patients benefit from Botox injections as a treatment option. (7dmc.ae)
  • Before receiving Botox or any other treatment, a patient with Bell's palsy should have a thorough evaluation. (7dmc.ae)
  • If you or someone you know has ever experienced Bell's Palsy, you know how debilitating it can be. (thomsontcm.sg)
  • Listed below are some of the questions you can ask your doctor if you are suffering from symptoms of Bell's palsy. (acupuncture-healthcare.com)
  • Do you have family members or relative who've had some type of facial paralysis or Bell's palsy ? (acupuncture-healthcare.com)
  • What's Your Dominant Bell's Palsy / Facial Paralysis Strategy? (thinkific.com)
  • The sudden onset of Bell's palsy can be a frightening experience. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • If you are suffering from Bell's palsy, you may qualify for long term disability benefits to help you financially while you recover from your severe medical condition. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • Bell's palsy is a type of facial paralysis that affects one side of your face. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • The symptoms of Bell's palsy can appear suddenly and range from mild to severe. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • Several treatment options are available for Bell's palsy. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • Corticosteroids like prednisone have been used to treat Bell's palsy. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • Bell's palsy is usually a one-time occurrence. (nickortizlaw.com)
  • Objective: To report a clinical case and to describe the therapy chosen for a 29-year-old male patient, who was treated at the pain clinic from a private university and was diagnosed as having both Bell's facial palsy and temporomandibular joint disorder. (bvsalud.org)
  • Peripheral palsy (Bell's), which had been previously diagnosed, was characterized by the patient's inability to close his right lid voluntarily and by palsy of orbicularis, risorius, and buccinator muscles of the mouth. (bvsalud.org)
  • If you suffer from Bell's palsy, a paralysis of one side of the face caused by nerve inflammation, you may lose control over your eyelids. (lafayetteeye.com)
  • While doctors are not entirely certain, it would appear that the herpes or shingles virus can produce a bout of Bell's palsy, along with viral meningitis or a facial injury. (lafayetteeye.com)
  • Bell's palsy occurs when the seventh cranial nerve, which relays motor commands and sensation to one side of the face, becomes impinged or inflamed. (lafayetteeye.com)
  • While the nerve paralysis that causes Bell's palsy may have no direct effect on your vision, it can cause serious eye issues indirectly. (lafayetteeye.com)
  • Various medical treatments, including steroids and anti-viral drugs, can help you rebound from Bell's palsy to regain total or near-total muscle control. (lafayetteeye.com)
  • 7th Nerve Palsy (Bell's Palsy) How is 7th Nerve Palsy corrected? (eyeplasticsaz.com)
  • Commonly referred to as Bell's Palsy, 7th Nerve Palsy causes sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. (eyeplasticsaz.com)
  • Bell's palsy is a rapid facial weakness that occurs. (entcenterutah.com)
  • Most cases of Bell's palsy improve dramatically or resolve completely over weeks to months after the sudden facial weakness. (entcenterutah.com)
  • It has been shown that in cases of Bell's palsy the facial nerve swells. (entcenterutah.com)
  • In some cases of Bell's palsy the eyelid may not close due to the facial weakness. (entcenterutah.com)
  • Bell's Palsy: Etiology, Management and Dental Implications. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bell's palsy is the most common mononeuropathy that causes acute unilateral facial paralysis or paresis . (bvsalud.org)
  • The purpose of this article is to summarize the current literature on etiology , diagnosis and management of Bell's palsy . (bvsalud.org)
  • End your ordeal with Bell's palsy. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Bell's palsy, also known as acute peripheral facial palsy, is a medical condition that affects the facial muscles and can lead to facial paralysis if not treated properly. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • What are the Causes of Bell's Palsy? (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Damage or trauma to one of the cranial nerves that stem from the brain, particularly the seventh cranial nerve, which controls the facial muscles on one side of the face, is believed to cause Bell's palsy. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Other risk factors for developing Bell's palsy include pregnancy, diabetes, and HIV or AIDS. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Although Bell's palsy is not considered a life-threatening condition, it can still cause some significant problems. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • What are Warning Signs of Bell's Palsy? (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Bell's palsy symptoms vary from person to person, and their severity is determined by the extent of facial nerve function damage. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Unfortunately, there is no specific test for diagnosing Bell's palsy. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • If you suspect you have Bell's palsy, your healthcare professional will perform a physical exam and review your medical history to rule out other health conditions whose symptoms are similar to those of Bell's palsy, such as stroke or bacterial infections. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • What are the Treatment Options for Bell's Palsy? (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Although there is no known cure for Bell's palsy, your healthcare provider may recommend antiviral medications or over-the-counter pain relievers such as oral corticosteroids to help with facial nerve swell. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • It's a good thing that there are natural therapies that can help in the management of Bell's palsy, thus reducing your reliance on conventional drugs and your chances of suffering their adverse effects. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Physical therapy can help to improve the facial muscles and reduce the likelihood of potential facial distortion resulting from Bell's palsy. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • In some cases, physical therapy may also help to improve speech problems caused by Bell's palsy. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • What is Bell's palsy and how I found out I had it! (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • It was then she told me I had Bell's palsy. (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • The doctor was actually great and explained what Bell's palsy was but the information a GP can give is very limited. (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • So what is Bell's Palsy? (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • There is no one thing that can cause Bell's palsy but the biggest common thread seems to be stress. (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • Personally the only link to Bell's palsy I and covid I can see is that covid weakens your immune system. (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • Have you suffered from Bell's palsy? (adventuresofariotgrrrl.com)
  • On Boxing Day she awoke with Bell's palsy, a nerve condition that causes paralysis to part of the face. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • Mother-of-one Clare, 40, of Crumlin, Caerphilly county, has lived with Bell's palsy for 15 years and, at times, it has left her a shadow of her former self. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • In eight out of 10 cases people recover from Bell's palsy, with the effects to their face reversing within weeks or months. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • Clare went to the hospital when Bell's palsy first struck and medics allayed her family's fears that she'd had a stroke. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • Bell's palsy can also affect the eyelid and mouth, making them difficult to close and open. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • It is not known exactly what causes Bell's palsy but links have been made to viruses. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • People with persistent Bell's palsy can also receive help through additional specialist treatments, such as surgical procedures, Botox and physiotherapy. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • But after getting online advice from another person with Bell's palsy, Clare recently learned of a specialist facial palsy team at Morriston Hospital, in Swansea, and secured an appointment after passing the information to her GP. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • he was an Army sniper based in England when he developed Bell's palsy in January 2017. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • Marcus said he was mistakenly diagnosed with meningitis at first - despite suggesting Bell's palsy to medics - and by the time his condition was properly identified, it was also too late for steroids. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • 1. Bell's palsy syndrome: mimics and chameleons. (nih.gov)
  • 3. Clinical practice guideline: Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 4. [Residual states in 30 percent of adult patients with Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 5. Herpes simplex virus type 1 and Bell's palsy-a current assessment of the controversy. (nih.gov)
  • 6. Delayed facial nerve decompression for Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 7. Managing Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 9. Facial palsy in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome and Bell's palsy: familial history and recurrence tendency. (nih.gov)
  • Management of acute Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 11. Clinical characteristics and cerebrospinal fluid parameters in patients with peripheral facial palsy caused by Lyme neuroborreliosis compared with facial palsy of unknown origin (Bell's palsy). (nih.gov)
  • 12. Differentiating Bell's Palsy From Lyme-Related Facial Palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 13. A general practice approach to Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 14. Recurrent Bell's palsy in a young woman. (nih.gov)
  • 15. Epidemiology and treatment of Bell's palsy in children in northern Taiwan. (nih.gov)
  • 17. The impact of misdiagnosing Bell's palsy as acute stroke. (nih.gov)
  • 18. Bell's Palsy and Its Semantic Change over Time. (nih.gov)
  • 19. The asymmetric facial skin perfusion distribution of Bell's palsy discovered by laser speckle imaging technology. (nih.gov)
  • 20. Diagnosis and management of patients with Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • new ones, such as nephro-toxicity and Bell's palsy, have been reported. (nih.gov)
  • Bell's palsy associated with linezolid therapy: case report and review of neuropathic adverse events. (nih.gov)
  • 36. Bell's palsy and obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking: A nested case-control study using a national health screening cohort. (nih.gov)
  • Bell palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. (aultcare.com)
  • Bell palsy, also termed idiopathic facial paralysis (IFP), is the most common cause of unilateral facial paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Bell palsy, more appropriately termed idiopathic facial paralysis (IFP), is the most common cause of unilateral facial paralysis. (medscape.com)
  • Bell palsy is an acute, unilateral, peripheral, lower-motor-neuron facial nerve paralysis that gradually resolves over time in 80-90% of cases. (medscape.com)
  • Bell palsy is one of the most common neurologic disorders affecting the cranial nerves, and it is the most common cause of facial paralysis worldwide. (medscape.com)
  • It was named after Charles Bell, a Scottish anatomist who was the first to describe facial nerve paralysis. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • The most common facial palsy, it causes temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face, with the symptoms varying from person to person. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • What are the symptoms of Bell palsy? (aultcare.com)
  • The symptoms of Bell palsy may look like other health problems, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, myasthenia, and multiple sclerosis. (aultcare.com)
  • See Clinical Presentation for more specific information on the signs and symptoms of Bell palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Sudden onset of lower motor neuron facial palsy. (mhmedical.com)
  • Lower motor neuron facial palsy can be differentiated from stroke by clinical examination. (mhmedical.com)
  • Bell palsy is an idiopathic facial paresis of lower motor neuron type that has been attributed to an inflammatory reaction involving the facial nerve near the stylomastoid foramen or in the bony facial canal. (mhmedical.com)
  • Controversy surrounds the etiology and treatment of Bell palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Whenever facial palsies occur bilaterally, or a facial palsy occurs in conjunction with other neurologic deficits, MRI brain imaging should be undertaken and other investigations considered. (mhmedical.com)
  • Often starting as pain behind the ear, the full extent of the palsy symptoms occurs in 48-72 hours. (eyeplasticsaz.com)
  • Some people may choose to use alternative therapies in the treatment of Bell palsy, but there is no proof they make a difference in recovery. (aultcare.com)
  • See Treatment and Medication for more specific information regarding pharmacologic and other therapies for Bell palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Facial palsy caused by an infection with Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease). (mhmedical.com)
  • The weakness on one side of the face can be described as either a partial palsy, a mild muscle weakness, or a complete palsy, which is no movement at all. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • Bell palsy usually resolves in time and causes no long-term complications. (aultcare.com)
  • In the great majority of cases, Bell palsy gradually resolves over time, and its cause is unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Bell palsy affects men and woman equally. (aultcare.com)
  • It affects up to 24,000 people in the UK a year , but charity Facial Palsy UK said a lack of awareness means many still cannot get timely treatment. (ensoundmedia.com)
  • If a specific cause for Bell palsy is identified, such as infection, that cause will be treated. (aultcare.com)
  • Approximately 60% of cases of Bell palsy recover completely without treatment, presumably because the lesion is so mild that it leads merely to conduction block. (mhmedical.com)
  • Most people with Bell palsy recover full facial strength and expression. (aultcare.com)
  • The Guideline Development Subcommittee of the AAN provides an update of the 2001 evidence-based practice guideline for the treatment of Bell palsy. (northwestern.edu)
  • Bell palsy is more common in adults, in people with diabetes, and in pregnant women. (medscape.com)
  • Learn about the main cause and common symptoms of facial nerve palsy, as well as how it is diagnosed and how you can assist someone who is suffering from it. (ballinanaturalmedicine.com)
  • Your healthcare provider can usually diagnose Bell palsy by looking at your symptoms. (aultcare.com)
  • The cause of Bell palsy remains unknown, though the disorder appears to be a polyneuritis with possible viral, inflammatory, autoimmune, and ischemic etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • See Clinical Presentation for more specific information on patient history and physical examination for Bell palsy. (medscape.com)
  • There are no specific tests used to diagnose Bell palsy. (aultcare.com)
  • Got Bells Palsy and had to wear a patch," Maynard wrote on the photo, which she shared publicly for the first time on New Year's Day. (today.com)
  • Viruses and vaccinations have been identified as risk factors for development of Bell palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Physical therapy for facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy): An updated and extended systematic review of the evidence for facial exercise therapy. (nih.gov)
  • Bell's Palsy: Etiology, Management and Dental Implications. (nih.gov)
  • Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You are most likely to get Bell's palsy if you are pregnant, diabetic or sick with a cold or flu. (medlineplus.gov)
  • What Is Bell's Palsy? (medlineplus.gov)
  • Anderson P. New AAN guideline on Bell's palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. (nih.gov)
  • In rare cases, Bell's palsy can affect both sides of your face. (nih.gov)
  • Who is more likely to get Bell's palsy? (nih.gov)
  • Bell's palsy is estimated to affect about 40,000 people in the United States every year. (nih.gov)
  • How is Bell's palsy diagnosed and treated? (nih.gov)
  • If no specific cause can be identified, the condition can be diagnosed as Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • Your doctor might prescribe steroids if you have new-onset Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • Some people with Bell's palsy or facial weakness with co-existing conditions may not respond well to or be able to take steroids. (nih.gov)
  • This publication provides an overview of Bell's palsy, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and available therapies. (nih.gov)
  • 1. Pontine haemorrhage disguised as Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 2. Pontine stroke mimicking Bell's palsy: a cautionary tale! (nih.gov)
  • 3. Acute peripheral facial palsy simulating Bell's palsy in a case of probable multiple sclerosis with a clinically correlated transient pontine lesion on magnetic resonance imaging. (nih.gov)
  • 4. Pontine stroke: a rare mimicker of Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 6. Clinical practice guideline: Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 7. Pontine stroke presenting as isolated facial nerve palsy mimicking Bell's palsy: a case report. (nih.gov)
  • 9. Patterns of pontine strokes mimicking Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 11. [Consider the diagnosis 'Bell's palsy' carefully]. (nih.gov)
  • 12. Rhinoscintigraphic analysis of nasal mucociliary function in patients with Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 13. Delayed facial nerve decompression for Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 15. The asymmetric facial skin perfusion distribution of Bell's palsy discovered by laser speckle imaging technology. (nih.gov)
  • 16. Facial palsy in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome and Bell's palsy: familial history and recurrence tendency. (nih.gov)
  • 17. [Correlation between facial nerve functional evaluation and efficacy evaluation of acupuncture treatment for Bell's palsy]. (nih.gov)
  • 18. The impact of misdiagnosing Bell's palsy as acute stroke. (nih.gov)
  • Management of acute Bell's palsy. (nih.gov)
  • In most cases, the diagnosis of Bell palsy is straightforward as long as the patient has undergone a thorough history and physical examination. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately 5-10% of untreated Lyme patients may have a peripheral facial nerve palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Bell palsy is an acute, unilateral, peripheral, lower-motor-neuron facial nerve paralysis that gradually resolves over time in 80-90% of cases. (medscape.com)
  • Peripheral palsy (Bell's), which had been previously diagnosed, was characterized by the patient's inability to close his right lid voluntarily and by palsy of orbicularis, risorius, and buccinator muscles of the mouth. (bvsalud.org)
  • Seiff SR, Chang J. Management of ophthalmic complications of facial nerve palsy. (medscape.com)
  • 10. Diagnostic relevance of transcranial magnetic and electric stimulation of the facial nerve in the management of facial palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 14. Pontine hemorrhage presenting as an isolated facial nerve palsy. (nih.gov)
  • 19. High resolution magnetic resonance imaging for exposing facial nerve zonal vulnerability to microbleeds: A rare cause of facial palsy. (nih.gov)
  • Symptoms associated with seventh nerve neoplasm include slowly progressive paralysis, facial hyperkinesis, severe pain, recurrent palsy, and other cranial nerve involvement. (medscape.com)
  • Do you know what symptoms of Bell palsy to watch for and best treatment practices? (medscape.com)
  • What are the symptoms of Bell palsy? (msdmanuals.com)
  • are more serious than Bell palsy and can cause similar symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • See Clinical Presentation for more specific information on the signs and symptoms of Bell palsy. (medscape.com)
  • Bell palsy weakens the muscles on one side of your face. (msdmanuals.com)
  • If you start noticing signs of Bell palsy, see a doctor as soon as possible. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Bell palsy is sudden weakness on one side of your face. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The majority of patients with bilateral facial palsy have Guillain-Barré syndrome, sarcoidosis, Lyme disease, meningitis (neoplastic or infectious), or bilateral neurofibromas (in patients with neurofibromatosis type 2). (medscape.com)
  • There's no specific test for Bell palsy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • See Workup for more specific information on testing and imaging modalities for Bell palsy. (medscape.com)