Bells palsy: unilateral facial palsy with inability to shrug forehead or close eye
Answered 4/16/2015
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See below: Bell's palsy affects the facial nerve unilaterally, and causes drooping of affected side, widening of palpebral fissure, and difficulty closing eye. Taste may be affected, and hyperacusis may be issue. Pure motoric issue, without sensory loss or double vision. Does this help you?
Answered 5/11/2016
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Bell's palsy: Patients with Bell's palsy typically present with the sudden onset (usually over hours) of unilateral facial paralysis. Common findings include the eyebrow sagging, inability to close the eye, disappearance of the nasolabial fold, and drooping at the affected corner of the mouth, which is drawn to the unaffected side. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/bells-palsy-the-basics?source=see_link
Answered 10/20/2016
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Please see below.: Sudden onset of one-sided facial paralysis, pain behind or in the ear, noise sensitivity, decreased tearing, and taste disturbances are all possible symptoms of bell's palsy. Anyone with these symptoms needs to see their doctor as soon as possible for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 10/26/2014
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Facial weakness: Facial weakness of one side of the face with no other significant neurological deficits, with onset over hours to several days.
Answered 2/14/2020
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