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What is some good information about bell's palsy?
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Basics: Bell palsy is an injury to the 7th cranial nerve which exits the skull just behind the ear. This nerve controls movement of the face, taste, and controls a few other special actions. It can be injured in a number of ways (most commonly after a viral illness) which results in a lack of movement on one side of the face. In most cases the palsy will fully resolve over weeks to months.
Answered 2/16/2013
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