Question 1

34yr fem left facial palsy?

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Many causes: There are many causes of facial nerve palsy such as idiopathic bells palsy (may be viral) and is the most common; other infections such as lyme disease);  vascular disease (stroke) or rarely tumors around the brain.

Question 2

what are causes of facial palsy?

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Bell's palsy: Most cases tracked to viral infections.  Herpes simplex mostly but rarely Herpes Zoster.  Can see in elderly with stroke and even brain tumors or sarcoidosis to mention a few

Question 3

how to diagnose the facial palsy?

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Facial palsy: Having a facial palsy can be diagnosed after visual inspection during attempted movement of the facial muscles. The subsequent work up to determine the cause depends on the findings and the history..

Question 4

how do i care a facial palsy at home?

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See a doc: If you have total absence of movement on one side, the best chance at recovery of movement to normal levels require steroids and antivirals. Go see an ent.

Question 5

i had a facial palsy 3 months ago and the recovery is much slow?

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Facial exercises..: Facial or bell's palsy is unfortunately quite common.  Though most reverse entirely in several weeks, a significant number of cases leave some residual weakness (droopy eyelid, side of mouth, drool). I believe facial exercises, physical therapy may help. Cause probably viral inflamation (possibly herpes simplex). Must differentiate from stroke. Don't presume, see doc.

Question 6

tell me the difference between bell's palsy and facial palsy?

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Sub-set.: Bell's palsy is one type of facial palsy; there are many others. ("palsy" is an old term for paralysis.).

Question 7

can anyone tell me the difference between bell's palsy and facial palsy or they are the same?

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Not exactly: While both present with inability to move one side of the face, bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion. Other causes of unilateral facial paralysis ( lyme disease, stroke, ear infection, ear or brain tumor, etc) need to be ruled out during the evaluation.
In short, all bell's is facial palsy but not all facial palsy is bell's.

Question 8

pigeon's blood cures facial palsy?

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No: Please spare the pigeons, as am unaware that their blood can cure human afflictions.  And, furthermore, some call them "rats with wings", as they can carry infections, such as crytococcosis.

Question 9

how to get rid of right facial palsy?

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Depends on cause: Many things can cause facial palsy- viral infection, tumors, strokes to name a few. Recovery will be different depending on the cause and the severity. If not already done, you should be evaluated by a facial/ent specialist or a neurologist and they can advise you on your possible recovery.

Question 10

facial palsy..should i visit a neurologist immediately?

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ENT or neurologist: The sooner you are treated by either an ENT doctor or a neurologist with high-dose steroids (if indeed it is bell's palsy) the better you will do as far as recovery time and completeness. Ideally you should be treated within 3 days of symptoms.

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