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Can bell's palsy be caused by stress?

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No: Although stress can cause the immune system to not work as well and this might lead to an increased incidence of viral illnesses, stress by itself does not cause bell's palsy.

Answered 10/16/2012

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No.: http://www.facialparalysisinstitute.com/5/bellpalsy.html stress is an unlikely trigger of bell's palsy. A common cause of bell's palsy is the reactivation of a herpes virus. It's important to speak with a facial plastic surgeon to gain a better understanding of what may be causing you trouble.

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