Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s palsy is a condition characterized by sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, typically on one side of the face. The exact cause is not fully understood, but it is often associated with viral infections, particularly the herpes simplex virus. Other factors may include stress, illness, or changes in the immune system. The condition results from inflammation of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), which controls the muscles of facial expression. Most people recover fully within weeks to months.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Facial weakness causing difficulty in smiling, closing eye, or raising eyebrow
- Facial drooping, leading difficulties with eating and speaking
- Loss of facial expression
- Eye problems such as dryness or irritation of affected eye or excessive tearing
- Changes in taste
- Increased sensitivity to sound
- Pain or discomfort around the jaw or behind the ear
Physiotherapy Managements:
- Facial muscle exercises : To improve facial muscle strength and coordination.
- Facial massage therapy : To alleviate tension and improve fascial circulation.
- Electrical stimulation : To stimulate activation of facial muscles.
- Ice therapy : To reduce inflammation and swelling around facial nerve as well as relieve pain
- Functional training : To improve the ability to perform activity of daily living like eating, drinking and talking
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