Need an exam: Bell's palsy is a viral infection involving the facial nerve. If one examines the surrounding nerves closely the infection will also have subtle effects on these nerves as well. Tinnitus can be caused by injury to the nerve to the ear which is beside the facial nerve. If you have not had an evaluation you should have an MRI scan of the area as well as an audiogram and see an ent.
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