Bell's Palsy

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Signs and Symptoms

The most common symptoms of Bell's palsy are facial weakness or paralysis, a dry eye or mouth, and problems tasting. The severity of symptoms depends on the extent of facial nerve damage and varies from mild weakness to complete paralysis. Bell's palsy usually affects both the upper and lower parts on one side of the face. Both sides of the face are affected in less than 1% of cases.

Symptoms usually come on suddenly; in about 60% of cases, patients are recovering from...Read the full article