BELL'S PALSY: Definition, Symptoms, Cause, Treatment

Definition of Bell's Palsy (Expert Homeopathy: Dr. Anutosh Chakraborty)

It is a condition of sudden temporary weakness in the facial cause’s half-face appear to droop. It’s one-sided facial paralysis.

Causation of Bell's Palsy

1. Idiopathic
2. C.V.A [cerebra vascular accident]
3. Meningitis and Encephalitis
4. Sudden exposure to cold air
5. Injury
6. Sometimes for Diabetes, Severe hypertension, Dental anesthesia

Signs and Symptoms

1. Unilateral facial paralysis develops suddenly
2. Maybe aching pain behind the ear
3. The mouth is drawn over the opposite side
4. Saliva may run from the angle of the mouth
5. The eye on the affected side can't be closed
6. Their facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions, like closing your eye or smiling
7. Headache
8. It Maybe a disability of taste
9. Tongue deviates to the healthy side
10. Cheeks appear puffy

Investigation

1. EMG [Electromyography] -- This test may be a confirmatory test for nerve damage
2. CT scan

Management

Mouth therapy, physiotherapy

Homeopathic medicines / Treatment

ACONITUM NAP 30 may be a great medicine where palsy caused by cold air exposure

Bell's palsy on the right side-- BELLADONNA 30

Bell's palsy on the left side-- CAUSTICUM 30, RHUS TOX 30

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