Bells Palsy

Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face. It can occur when the nerve that controls the facial muscles becomes inflamed, swollen, or compressed.

Although Bell’s palsy can occur at any age, the condition is more common among people between ages 16 and 60. Bell’s palsy is named after the Scottish anatomist Charles Bell, who was the first to describe the condition.

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Bell’s palsy occurs when the seventh cranial nerve becomes swollen or compressed, resulting in facial weakness or paralysis. The exact cause of this damage is unknown, but it is believed it’s most likely triggered by a viral infection.

The viruses/bacteria that have been linked to the development of Bell’s palsy include:

herpes simplex, which causes cold sores and genital herpes
HIV, which damages the immune system
sarcoidosis, which causes organ inflammation
herpes zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles
Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis
Lyme disease, which is a bacterial infection caused by infected ticks

The symptoms of Bell’s palsy can develop one to two weeks after one has a cold, ear infection, or eye infection. They usually appear abruptly, and patient may notice them when they wake up in the morning or when they try to eat or drink.
Bell’s palsy is marked by a droopy appearance on one side of the face and the inability to open or close the eye on the affected side. Other signs and symptoms of Bell’s palsy include:

drooling
difficulty eating and drinking
an inability to make facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning
facial weakness
muscle twitches in the face
dry eye and mouth
headache
sensitivity to sound
irritation of the eye on the involved side

An eye patch (for the dry eye)
A warm, moist towel over the face to relieve pain
Facial massage
Physical therapy exercises to stimulate the facial muscles

Bell’s Palsy is a very painful condition and may require high dosage of corticosteroids and anti-viral or anti-bacterial drugs to provide relief.
With Homoeopathy though, Bell’s Palsy is totally curable. The time taken to cure has been seen to be much lesser than the conventional system and that too without any side-effects. Also, the sooner the treatment is started the lesser are the chances of any complication to develop.