Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s Palsy often affects one side of the face and temporarily paralyzes or weakens it. On the affected side, numbness or tingling may also be experienced. In cases where the facial nerve is pinched or enlarged, Bell’s palsy symptoms develop. Common symptoms of this disorder include the following: headaches, excessive salivation or tears, drooling, pressure in the jaw or ear, oversensitivity to smell, taste, or sound, and unilateral facial paralysis. The symptoms only impact the face and can be on either the right or left part. It can also affect both sides concurrently, though this is less usual.
An agonizing discomfort over the jaw or beneath the ear is frequently the first sign of Bell’s Palsy. It may take one to two days before facial weakness and drooping are apparent. Even if the affected side of the face might feel numb, it is still possible to feel pressure applied to it. Bell’s Palsy is thought to be brought about by compressed or irritated facial nerves. Since a portion of the nerve is enclosed within a bone canal, swelling puts it in danger of compression. Therefore, a viral infection of the facial nerve is assumed to be the cause of the swelling.
