Question 1

what are the causes of bell's palsy?? how can one treat the condition and is it curable?

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A n exact "cause" is: still uncertain and may be multiple in number however most cases RESOLVE SPONTANEOUSLY without treatment. Steroids (eg: Prednisone) and ANTI-VIRAL medications may be used. Hope this is helpful. Healthy New Year.

Dr Z

Question 2

what causes bell's palsy?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Bell's palsy is one reason people develop facial paralysis. True bell's palsy is felt to be caused by a viral infection of the facial nerve leading to swelling of the nerve and damage to it caused by decreased blood flow. Steroids are very helpful in treating this. Some people incorrectly term facial paralysis "bell's palsy." this is not correct, you must exclude other causes of facial paralysis.

Question 3

please tell me what causes bell's palsy for a teenager?

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Viruses usually: The cause of bell's palsy is not clear. Most cases are thought to be caused by the herpes virus that causes cold sores.1

in most cases of bell's palsy, the nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face is damaged by inflammation.

http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/bells-palsy-topic-overview.

Question 4

what causes bell's palsy? i know its caused by a pinched nerve, im asking what causes the nerve to become pinched?

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Bell's palsy...: ...usually is not due to a "pinched" nerve at all. The usual cause of Bell's palsy is a herpes infection (herpes simplex virus type 1, i.e. HSV1) involving the facial nerve. Presumably you are under a doctor's care for the problem? If not, see a doctor right away. If you are, keep in touch with that doctor's office. Good luck!

Question 5

what causes relapse of bell's palsy?

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Bell palsy relapse: Mostly bad luck. Probably chronic stress and reduced immunity are factors, but it is very difficult to prove. It is well known that some people are prone to repeated episodes of bell's palsy, but this is unusual, and there are no known proven strategies to prevent these relapses.

Question 6

what are the possible causes of bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Bell's palsy is one reason people develop facial paralysis. True bell's palsy is felt to be caused by a viral infection of the facial nerve leading to swelling of the nerve and damage to it caused by decreased blood flow. Steroids are very helpful in treating this. Some people incorrectly term facial paralysis "bell's palsy." this is not correct, you must exclude other causes of facial paralysis.

Question 7

can exposure to extreme cold can cause bells palsy?

Accepted Answer

NO: Bells palsy is a disorder of the seventh cranial nerve.  It is usually caused by inflammation of the nerve by a viral infection.  A viral infection may occur due to exposure to cold, but is not the cold that causes the disorder.  Acute treatment with steroids and antiviral agents may be of value, but most cases recover on their own with time.

Question 8

can it be possible for the wind to cause bell's palsy?

Accepted Answer

No: Bell's palsy is caused by viral inflammation of the facial nerve. Exposure to wind or cold does not cause this problem.

Question 9

what is the cause of bells palsy, how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Facial nerve pressure, viruses such as herpes simplex, cold sores, herpes zoster, epstein-barr, rubella, (german measles), mumps virus, tumors and strokes, are all thought to be possible causes. It can occur overnight and it can go away in a short or long period of time. Many people show signs of improvement within the first two weeks.

Question 10

can leaving bell's palsy untreated cause other health problems?

Accepted Answer

Bell&#x27;s palsy: There is, in general, no treatment for bell&#x27;s palsy. So no.

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