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Facial nerve paralysis. is that bells?

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Maybe: Bell's palsy is one cause of facial paralysis, but there are others. Anything involving paralysis needs to be addressed by a doctor, pronto.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2013

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