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Is there any medications for difficulty of swallowing when the client have bell's palsy? or soft diet recommendation are the only treatment to restore loss of electrolyte imbalances?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bells Palsy can be a temporary condition that will go away on its own. Occasionally oral steroids are used to reduce the inflammation. The use of a soft or liquid diet during this time prevents damage to the esophagus and aspiration. There are no medications that will specifically fix the difficulty swallowing as it is a function of the nerve being compressed due to inflammation.

Answered 7/23/2021

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A classical Bell's palsy affects function of Nerve VII solely, and does not impair swallowing which would involve different cranial nerves. If you do have such issues, this suggests a more widespread problem, especially if accompanied by "electrolyte imbalance. See your doctor ASAP, as there is more going on than just a Bell's palsy.

Answered 7/25/2021

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