Question 1

what are the treatment options for bell's palsy?

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Steroids first: If pain is present, steroids should be given promptly. Since many cases are thought due to herpesvirus, the combination of steroids and an antiviral, such as zovirax, (acyclovir) is often used. Of course that doesn't always work. Corneal protection (eye patches & drops) should be used if eye closure is incomplete. Facial massage to affected areas preserves muscle flexibility until nerve healing occurs.

Question 2

what are the best treatment and cure for bell's palsy?

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Time: Depending on the cause time is usually the best treatment. If it is due to a tumor, you may need surgery or some other treatment. Sometimes surgery on the eyelids is done to help with closure.

Question 3

i'm looking for doctors who specialize in bells palsy treatment ?

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Try looking online: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the early 2000's, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), universities, hospitals, insurance companies usually list doctors by name, specialty, and location. Can look under ENT (otorhinolarygology) or Neurology.

Question 4

what's the treatment for bell's palsy?

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Antivirals: At the first signs: lid droop, mouth droop, inability to smile, sometimes pain infront of ear, start an antiviral.  Use of steroids is controversial but most studies show no effect.  Most bell's gets better in 2-6 months but some leave a residual droop which can be surgically addressed at that time.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for bells palsy?

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R/O BELLS PALSY: Unilateral facial weakness can be secondary to a sub clinical  HSV infection. Bell's palsy can respond to Prednisone /Valtrex combo. You need a prompt Exam and Labs. Bells Palsy if recurrent can be Secondary to LYME DISEASE. Also unilateral Facial weakness can be a sign of a CVA. Seek prompt medical evaluation.

Question 6

are there treatment guidelines for bell's palsy?

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Yes: Bell's palsy is an exclusionary diagnosis that first needs to be verified.  Treatment is geared to maintain moisture of the cornea.  Treatments range according to severity of disease.  Possibilities include lubrication with drops or ointment, taping the eye shut while sleeping, temporarily sewing the eye closed, placing a weight in the upper lid to aid in closure.  These are just to name a few....

Question 7

could you tell me what is the treatment of bells palsy?

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Steroids: When we diagnose bell's palsy within a week of the onset of the symptoms, we treat with Prednisone and an antiviral medication, either Acyclovir or famacycolvir.  Studies show that symptoms seem to improve quicker or may be less severe after the treatment.

Question 8

how long does it take for treatment to cure bells palsy?

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Most cases resolve: Spontaneously, whether given meds or not.  Some controversy regarding use of antivirals, but steroids do add some value.  Most cases fully resolve within about 4 weeks, and the usual recovery figure is about 92%, so things usually work out very well.

Question 9

help can bell's palsy get better over time with treatment?

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Absolutely: Bell's palsy affects each individual differently.  Some cases are mild and do not require treatment as the symptoms usually subside on their own within 2 weeks.  For others, treatment may include medications and other therapeutic options.

Question 10

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for bell's palsy?

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Time, surgery: Bell's palsy is thought to be caused in many cases by one of the virus in the herpes family (simplex, zoster [chicken pox], epstein-barr [mono], and cytomegalovirus). Early treatment with steroids can lessen the symptoms and possibly speed recovery. Bell's tends to recover eventually, but if paralysis continues, surgery can treat lids that do not close, especially if dry eyes are an issue.

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