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Whats the chances of getting bells palsy or having a stroke at age 40 fear this everyday ?
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Bell's palsy: Bell's palsy can occur at age 40. Inflammation of the facial nerve from various disorders is a cause. I have seen it develop after severe wind blowing against the side of one's face for prolonged periods. Tumor of the parotid gland is a potential cause as is Lyme disease or recent viral respiratory tract infection. It has occurred in pregnancy. It occurs in about 4/10000 people aged 15-60 especial
Answered 2/22/2019
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Depends : The chance of a stroke depends on luck,family history,medical problems.hyperlipidemia, diabetes,etc Minimize risk of stroke by control blood pressure,blood sugar,weight and exercise as well as check up regularly Risk of Bell’s palsy low
Answered 2/23/2019
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