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It seems that the left side of my face is weaker, its noticed when i smile, its been like that forev?
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Possibly Bells palsy: Could be nothing or bells palsy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Specturm: Facial weakness could be from bell's palsy, but other, severe things, can also cause it--stroke, tumor, nerve injury, etc.
Answered 9/15/2013
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