Bell's Palsy Information

What is Bell's Palsy?

• a dance move invented by a guy named Bell

• an acute, unilateral, partial, or complete paralysis of the face

• total paralysis of the face causing extreme discomfort

• partial paralysis of the face caused by a seizure or stroke

What are the general outcomes of Bell's Palsy? (may be more than one)

• discomfort

• eye irritation

• racing heart

• rapid blinking

What neural structures are affected by Bell's Palsy?

• facial nerves, feniculate ganglion, and myelin sheath

• facial nerves and stylomastoid

• myelin sheath, geniculate ganglion, facial nerves, and stylomastoid foramen

• tympanic segments, facial nerves, and myelin sheath

Which motor symptoms are caused by Bell's Palsy?

• drooping mouth

• trouble closing eyelids

• excessive sweating

• receding hairline

What is Bell's phenomenon?

• when someone suddenly gets Bell's Palsy

• being unable to blink during paralysis

• mouth twitching when trying to eat

• eyes rolling back when trying to forcefully close eyelids

What is the most common treatment for Bell's Palsy patients?

• corticosteroids

• time

• surgical decompression of the nerve

• antivirals + prednisolone