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Conditions›Nervous system diseases›Neuromuscular disorders›Peripheral nervous system diseases›Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy
A disorder affecting the nerve that controls movement of muscles in the face. Symptoms usually occur on only one side of the face.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Face, Head
Medications
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