Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness on one side of the face. One of the nerves that controls muscles in your face becomes injured or stops working properly. 

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR BELL’S PALSY

Homoeopathic treatment is highly effective in the treatment of Bell’s palsy. Homoeopathic medicines are safe and natural and treat the condition without causing any side effects. Homoeopathic medicines help to ease the pain in Bell’s palsy and also improve the strength and tone of the muscle.

There are several medicines for Bell’s palsy which can be selected through proper case taking and symptom similarity. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homoeopathic doctor.

KNOW YOUR DISEASE

Bell’s palsy causes temporary paralysis, or palsy, of facial muscles. It occurs when a condition, such as a viral infection, causes inflammation and swelling of the seventh cranial nerve (the nerve that controls facial muscles).

With Bell’s palsy, your face droops on one side or, rarely, both sides. You may have a lopsided smile, or an eyelid that won’t close. These effects typically last several months and go away without treatment.

SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms of Bell's palsy come on suddenly and may include.

• Rapid onset of mild weakness to total paralysis on one side of your face occurring within hours to days.
• Facial droop and difficulty making facial expressions, such as closing your eye or smiling.
• Drooling
• Pain around the jaw or in or behind your ear on the affected side.
• Increased sensitivity to sound on the affected side.
• Headache
• A loss of taste
• Changes in the amount of tears and saliva you produce.

In rare cases, Bell's palsy can affect the nerves on both sides of your face.

CAUSES OF BELL’S PALSY

Various viruses may trigger Bell’s palsy. The condition occurs when swelling or inflammation temporarily puts pressure on the nerve that controls facial muscles. This pressure impairs the function of the nerve making it difficult for you to control facial muscles or expressions. As the inflammation subsides, the nerve starts to function again. It may take several months for symptoms to go away.

RISK FACTORS FOR BELL’S PALSY

Your risk of developing Bell’s palsy increases if you:

• are pregnant
• have diabetes
• have a lung infection
• have a family history of the condition

DIAGNOSIS OF BELL’S PALSY

Your doctor will first perform a physical examination to determine the extent of the weakness in your facial muscles. They’ll also ask you questions about your symptoms, including when they occurred or when you first noticed them.

While there’s no specific lab test that your doctor can use to confirm that you definitely have Bell’s palsy, your doctor can use a variety of tests to help make a Bell’s palsy diagnosis.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS