81. Ask Dr Stoll - Bell's Palsy Post Archive Bell s palsy. Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding Bell s palsy. There have been a few posts to the Ask Dr Stoll Bulletin Board (BB) regarding Bell s palsy. http://askwaltstollmd.com/archives/bells.html

Dr Stoll Home Dr Stoll BB Bell's Palsy Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding Bell's Palsy There have been a few posts to the Ask Dr Stoll Bulletin Board (BB) regarding Bell's Palsy. Many of them have been archived here. The archive is roughly chronological. I hope you find it useful. Choose a thread of archived posts: August 11, 2000 - Walt, my turn, my son - possible Bell's Palsy Dr Stoll Home Dr Stoll BB

82. HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Bell's Palsey Bell s palsy is an abnormality of the facial nerve that leads to sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/bells/main.htm

Additional Information General Description New Jersey Resources Recommended Web Sites Patient Education ... PubMED Search Bell's palsy is an abnormality of the facial nerve that leads to sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. The facial nerve is the cranial nerve that stimulates the facial muscles. Although the cause of Bell's palsy is unknown, it may involve swelling of the facial nerve as a reaction to a viral infection, compression, or lack of blood supply. Symptoms Bell's palsy comes on suddenly. Several hours before developing weakness of the facial muscles, the person may have pain behind the ear. The ensuing facial weakness can range unpredictably from mild to complete but is always on one side of the face. The paralyzed side becomes flat and expressionless, but the person often feels as though it's twisted. Most people experience a numbness or heavy feeling in the face, although sensation actually remains normal. When the upper part of the face is involved, closing the eye on the affected side may be difficult. Rarely, Bell's palsy interferes with the production of saliva, the sensation of taste, or the ability to produce tears.

83. Virtual Hospital: Aging Begins At 30: The Lopsided Smile Doug had Bell s palsy. Dr. Charles Bell described Bell s palsy in 1821. bells palsy stimulates the ear and temporarily improves hearing. http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/aba30/1994/palsy.html

For Patients Aging Begins at 30 The Lopsided Smile Ian Maclean Smith, M.D. Emeritus Professor Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Creation Date: 1994 Last Revision Date: 1994 Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed "You don't look well this morning," I said to my brother-in-law Doug. "Yes, I've had a pain behind my left ear for two days and now my face is twisted." "Smile for me, please." The right side of his face smiled but his left face was sad and droopy. He drooled saliva and I could see uncontrolled tears from his left eye. Doug had Bell's palsy. Dr. Charles Bell described Bell's palsy in 1821. No, he's not the Dr. Bell after whom Sir Arthur Conan Doyle modeled Sherlock Holmes and not even related, although they both came from Edinburgh. Most of us have had cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. Bell's palsy is probably a complication of this virus infecting the facial nerve which supplies all of the muscles of the face except the chewing ones. Doug's symptoms might also have been caused by herpes zoster or shingles virus which can also affect the facial nerve. The facial nerve passes through a narrow boney canal at the side of the head, above and behind the cheekbone arch. Any swelling puts damaging pressure on it. "Can you taste normally?"

84. USATODAY.com - Mr. Blackwell Dresses Down Bell's Palsy Mr. Blackwell dresses down Bell s palsy By Sue Facter, Spotlight Health With medical adviser Stephen A. Shoop, MD Mr. Blackwell has an eye for fashion. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/2001-09-25-blackwell-bells-palsy.h

Home News Main Categories Top News Nation States Washington/Politics ... Offbeat More News Columnists Lotteries City Guides Government Guide ... Weather Site Web Click here to get the Daily Briefing in your inbox 09/25/2001 - Updated 03:50 PM ET Mr. Blackwell dresses down Bell's Palsy By Sue Facter, Spotlight Health With medical adviser Stephen A. Shoop, M.D. Mr. Blackwell is smilling again after recovering from Bell's Palsy. On the Web Bell's Palsy information Mr. Blackwell has an eye for fashion. But the man who originated Hollywood's Best and Worst Dressed lists couldn't believe what he saw in the mirror when Bell's Palsy (BP) struck without warning. "The left side of my face drooped," says Blackwell. "Saliva ran down it. It just happened." Luckily, the fashionista had dinner plans with his internist, Dr. Glen Hollinger of Good Samaritan Hospital, who immediately recognized the symptoms of BP. BP is most common between ages of 30 and 60 and strikes men and women equally. Approximately half of BP patients completely recover in a short period of time. And another 35% have good recoveries within a year. The recurrence rate is between 10 and 20%. While the cause of BP is unknown, most scientists believe that BP results from a viral infection that inflames the facial nerve. The swelling that accompanies the inflammation damages the nerve, impairing its ability to transport signals to the facial muscles and saliva and tear glands.

85. Bell's Palsy Bell’s palsy Temporary Paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to swelling of the facial nerve as it exits from the skull. http://www.drlockie.com/disease/bells.htm

Temporary Paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to swelling of the facial nerve as it exits from the skull. Sometimes accompanied by ear pain on the affected side. If the eye cannot be closed, a patch should he worn Condition usually clears up of its own accord within 2 weeks. Conventional treatment is by steroids. Homeopathy offers two home remedies, but if symptoms persist see your homeopath. Specific remedies If onset follows exposure to cold, dry winds Aconite 30c to be taken hourly for up to 6 doses If condition persists despite Aconite Causticum 30c to be taken 4 times daily for up to 5 days. HOME

86. Forbes.com: ); // Health Bell s palsy Felicity Stone, Despite the disorder s ominous symptoms, the prognosis for bells palsy is generally good. http://www.forbes.com/health/feeds/hscout/2003/10/22/hscout515549.html

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87. USC Care : Services : Health Tips : For Whom The Bells Toll Chances are you will learn that you have a frighteninglooking-but temporary-condition known as Bell s palsy. A benign weakness http://www.usc.edu/health/usccare/services/health_tips/bellspalsy.html

[800 USC CARE] [Site Index] About USC Services Clinical Programs ... For USC Care Employees Health Tips For Whom The Bells Toll You wake up one morning and you look like you've been put together by Dr. Frankenstein: a wide-open eye, lopsided smile, droopy face, inability to raise an eyebrow, or maybe total paralysis on one side of your face. After the initial shock and before you panic, go to the doctor, says Said Beydoun, M.D., professor of neurology and director of the electromyography laboratory at the USC University Hospital. Chances are you will learn that you have a frightening-looking-but temporary-condition known as Bell's palsy. A benign weakness of a portion of the facial nerve, Bell's palsy is not life-threatening and tends to improve within a matter of weeks, explains Beydoun. It is caused by an inflammation of the part of the facial nerve that passes through the skull just behind the ear. "If we see the patient in the first five or seven days, we can use steroids to hopefully reduce the swelling," says Beydoun. Physicians do not yet know what causes Bell's palsy, although scientists are researching a possible link to the herpes virus. It tends to strike younger men and women between 20 and 35 years old, pregnant women and diabetics. Although Bell's palsy may appear suddenly overnight, the usual course is to develop increased one-sided facial drooping over a period of a few days.

88. Otolaryngology - Bell's Palsy Bell s palsy What is Bell s palsy? In 1821, he demonstrated that the facial nerve was a separate nerve. What are the symptoms of Bell s palsy? http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/ent/bells.htm

Bell's Palsy What is Bell's palsy? It is named for Sir Charles Bell, a Scottish surgeon and physiologist, for his work on facial palsy. In 1821, he demonstrated that the facial nerve was a separate nerve. What are the symptoms of Bell's palsy? The following are the most common symptoms of Bell's palsy, however, individuals may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: loss of feeling in the face headache tearing drooling loss of the sense of taste on the front two-thirds of the tongue hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear inability to close the eye on the affected side of the face affects the muscles that control facial expressions such as smiling, squinting, blinking, or closing the eyelid The symptoms of Bell's palsy may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult a physician for diagnosis. What causes Bell's palsy? A specific cause of Bell's palsy is unknown, however, it has been suggested that the disorder may be inherited. It also may be associated with: diabetes high blood pressure trauma toxins Lyme disease Guillain-Barre syndrome sarcoidosis myasthenia gravis infection Treatment for Bell's palsy: One uniformly recommended treatment for Bell's Palsy is protecting the eye from drying at nighttime. Eye care, which may include eyedrops during the day, ointment at bedtime, and a moisture chamber at night, helps to protect the cornea from scratching, which is crucial to the management of Bell's palsy. Your physician will establish an appropriate treatment protocol for your condition based on the severity of your symptoms and your medical profile. Other treatment options include:

89. NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page Bell s palsy (facial paralysis) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). More about Bell s palsy, http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/bells_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Bell's Palsy Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page Reviewed 04-02-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Bell's Palsy? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Bell's Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve. This nerve disorder afflicts approximately 40,000 Americans each year. It can strike almost anyone at any age; however, it disproportionately attacks pregnant women and people who have diabetes, influenza, a cold, or some other upper respiratory ailment. In addition to one-sided facial paralysis with possible inability to close the eye, symptoms of Bell’s palsy may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste. The common cold sore virus, herpes simplex, and other herpes viruses are the likely cause of many cases of Bell’s palsy. Is there any treatment?

90. The Bell S Palsy Network Your Source For Bell S Palsy Information The Bell s palsy Network is your Online Source for Bell s palsy Information. Includes Forum, FAQ, Links and Bell s palsy Book Ordering Information. http://www.bellspalsy.net/

91. Management Of Bell's Palsy Management of Bell s palsy. This article May I ask you whether such guidelines exist at MGH and how you manage Bell s palsy. What are http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/neurowebforum/GeneralFeedbackArticles/Managemen

Management of Bell's palsy This article submitted by Christian Lüscher MD on 4/27/95. I am a resident in neurology preparing a talk on the management of Bell's palsy which will serve to work out guidelines for our hospital. May I ask you whether such guidelines exist at MGH and how you manage Bell's palsy. What are the exams you carry out routinely, what is your treatmant. Thank you very much answer. Chris Luescher Previous Article Return to Topic Menu Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this article... Any books on Bell's palsy? (2/13/97) 3:13 PM Nerves grew back wrong after BP (2/6/97) 8:02 PM My Damn head hurts (2/4/97) 3:29 PM Abnormal Facial Movements (2/3/97) 1:43 PM ... Re - Mgmt of Bell's palsy (4/27/95) 5:18 PM You now have TWO OPTIONS: Post a new Article or post a Response to this Article Click here to post a new Article! If you would like to post a Response to this article, fill out this form completely... Do not use slashes ("/") or colons (":") in your Article title! Response Title: Author: Response Text: Original Article: (Don't change this field!)

92. EMedicine - Bell Palsy : Article By Michael Lambert, MD Bell palsy Bell palsy is one of the most common neurologic disorders affecting the cranial nerves. It is important to keep in mind that Bell palsy is a http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic56.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Neurology Bell Palsy Last Updated: October 29, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Bell's palsy, facial nerve paralysis, cranial nerve VII paralysis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Michael Lambert, MD , Fellowship Director- Emergency Ultrasound, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Resurrection Medical Center Michael Lambert, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Edward Bessman, MD , Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Johns Hopkins University; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

93. Bell's Palsy If you ve ever seen someone whose face seems half frozen and doesn t move, that person may have Bell s palsy. So read on to learn more. What Is Bell s palsy? http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/bells_palsy.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Every person's face is unique - it would be pretty boring if we all looked exactly alike! But maybe you've seen someone whose face looks different. You may have noticed that one side of her face seems frozen and doesn't move. If so, she may have Bell's palsy. Bell's palsy can make someone who has it uncomfortable, but not because it hurts. Someone with the condition may worry about how she looks and what people think when they see her. Once you know a bit about Bell's palsy, though, it doesn't seem so strange. So read on to learn more. What Is Bell's Palsy? In Bell's palsy, the muscles on one side of the face are weakened or paralyzed; palsy (say: pahl -zee) means paralysis, which is not being able to move. This makes it hard for the person to move one side of her face, and that side can end up looking stiff or droopy. Bell's palsy was named after a Scottish doctor, Sir Charles Bell, who studied the nerve that directs how the face moves. This nerve, which is called the facial nerve, sends messages from the brain to the face. Through these messages, the facial nerve controls the muscles of your face and forehead. This means that any expressions you make - like raising your eyebrows, squeezing your eyes shut

94. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bell's Palsy Bell s palsy. Bell s palsy is a disorder caused by damage to cranial nerve VII, involving sudden facial drooping and decreased ability to move the face. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000773.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Bell's palsy Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Ptosis, drooping of the eyelid Facial drooping Alternative names Return to top Facial palsy Definition Return to top Bell's palsy is a disorder caused by damage to cranial nerve VII, involving sudden facial drooping and decreased ability to move the face. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Bell's palsy is an acute form of cranial mononeuropathy VII , and it is the most common form of this type of nerve damage ( peripheral neuropathy ). Statistics indicate that the disorder affects approximately 2 in 10,000 people. However, the actual incidence is likely to be much higher (around 1 in 500 to 1 in 1,000). The disorder is a mononeuropathy (involvement of a single nerve) that damages the seventh cranial (facial) nerve, the nerve that controls movement of the muscles of the face. The cause is often not clear, although herpes infections may be involved. The disorder is presumed to be associated with inflammation of the facial nerve where it travels through the bones of the skull. It may also be caused by

95. Bell's Palsy General Summary 97. Title Bell s palsy General Summary. Author Nancy J. Austin Topic Nervous System SubjectBell s palsy. Synonyms/Keywords Facial http://www.medhelp.org/lib/bellsp.htm

Research Document Requested By: Not On Request Date Requested: Assigned To: Date Assigned: Status: Published Date Completed: Title: Bell's Palsy General Summary Author: Nancy J. Austin Topic: Nervous System Subject: Bell's Palsy Synonyms/Keywords: Facial nerve palsy Refrigeration palsy Facial paralysis Idiopathic Facial Palsy Antoni's Palsy Facial palsy Introduction: Bell's Palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a facial nerve disorder. Paralysis is nonprogressive and results from decreased blood supply, compression or inflammation of the 7th (facial) cranial nerve. The majority of cases of Bell's Palsy are temporary and symptoms usually subside within two weeks; about 80% of patients recover completely with three months. Only in rare cases are symptoms permanent. Symptoms One sided facial paralysis Inability to close one eye Facial pain Tearing Drooling Hypersensitivity to sound Impairment of taste Headache Lower facial weakness Associated diseases Acoustic Neuroma , a benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve, produces symptoms that are similar to Bell's Palsy. Growth of the tumor may lead to numbness in the mouth, slurred speech and hoarseness. Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle weakness, affecting the mouth, lips, tongue and voice box. The patient may experience difficulties in speaking, chewing, and/or swallowing. Additional symptoms are drooping eyelids and double vision. Muscle weakness eventually extends to the arms and legs and the patient may experience general muscle weakness.

96. Facial Nerve Facial Paresis Left. Bell s palsy. Synkinesis ~50%; Face weakness 30%; Contracture 20%; Crocodile tears 6%. Treatment of Bell s palsy http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/nanatomy/vii.htm

Front Search Index Links ... Patient Info FACIAL NERVE (VII) DISORDERS Anatomy Bell's palsy Differential diagnosis Facial nerve: Anatomy 2 roots Motor from facial nucleus Nervus intermedius Preganglionic parasympathetics (from superior salivatory nucleus) Branches Nerve to stapedius muscle Chorda tympani: Taste Sensory auricular branch Some axons may arise from vagus (Arnold's nerve) Motor: Facial muscles Facial nerve: Anatomical Diagram External link Brainstem anatomy Nerve anatomy: USUHS Yale Facial nerve paralysis: Signs Facial asymmetry Eyebrow droop Drooping of corner of mouth Uncontrolled tearing Inability to close eye Lips cannot be held tightly together: Diificulty keeping food in mouth Facial muscle atrophy (Late) Facial Paresis: Left Bell's Palsy Epidemiology Lifetime prevalence: 6.4 per 1,000 Incidence: Increased with age Overall: 0.5 per year per 1,000 Age 20: 0.1 per year per 1,000 Age 80: 0.6 per year per 1,000 Male = Female Recurrence: 7% Side: Right in 63% ? Increased incidence with diabetes Clinical Features Onset Paralysis: Progresses over 3 to 72 hours Pain (50%): Near mastoid process Excess tearing (33%) Other: Hyperacusis; Dysgeusia

97. Template No:10 Bell s palsy Diary Dagboek Parese van Bell, Of course it would be best if nobody has to enter the search-string Bell s palsy , but that s just not the case. http://home.hccnet.nl/rde.bruin/

English Dutch Bell's Palsy Staying Positive A Positive Song Bell's Palsy Diary - Dagboek Parese van Bell Welcome to Rudi's Website Lectori Salutem, Since my encounter with Bell's Palsy in August 2000 and publishing my diary on the Internet many people have contacted me. I'm pleased that whatever I experienced appears to be of value to others. Of course it would be best if nobody has to enter the search-string "Bell's palsy", but that's just not the case. It's amazing how many people are confronted with it. Thanks for visiting my website and feel free to explore it, read about my own experience perhaps helping you in one way or another. I feel it is important to emphasize that the diary is a personal account and that there may be a different recovery pattern in each case. Psychologically I counted on a 1 year recovery time. It is something I would do should I ever encounter the similar situation again. Personally I believed that the most important things for me were knowing, accepting and not expecting miracles. I hope that those of you who are confronted with BP, or people you know, have a speedy recovery just like I did. I realize that my recovery was a speedy one and that others may need a much longer time to recover. Stay positive, also if the development or recovery-pattern stops matching my diary.

98. Bell's Palsy Bell s palsy Page, Cranial Nerve Index. http://www.fpnotebook.com/NEU8.htm

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99. BabyCenter | Community: BBS - Getting Sick While Pregnant | Bell's Palsy Due To Hi all! I am 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby and just got a Bell s palsy scare. I understand in some women, pregnancy triggers Bell s palsy. http://bbs.babycenter.com/board/pregnancy/pregcomplications/6674/thread/744274

var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; You seem to have disabled JavaScript. To take full advantage of our site and functionality, we recommend you enable Javascript. How? Preconception Pregnancy Baby ... Getting sick while pregnant "Bell's Palsy due to Pregnancy" Posts: Last Post: May 19, 2004, 6:11 AM (PDT) JOIN IN: See all Boards Create a new thread Add a message WATCHES: My watches Start watching this thread HOW TO: Getting started Community Guidelines Back to Getting sick while pregnant Messages First Last Author: Legs of Thunder Feb 2, 2004 , 6:19 AM (PST) Hi all! I am 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby and just got a Bell's Palsy scare. No harm done to either myself or the baby but when i was pregnant with my 2 year old daughter, i got struck by Bell's Palsy at 16 weeks, leaving my face twisted and half paralysed. I fully recovered after a month of facial exercises and some vitamin B-complex. I am fortunate that this time it has only been a scare, not really a paralysis and my doc managed to treat it before it got fully blown. I understand in some women, pregnancy triggers Bell's palsy. Anyone out there experiencing the same problem? Please let me know.

100. Bell's Palsy,Antoni's Palsy,Facial Nerve Palsy,Facial Paralysis,Idiopathic Facia Bell s palsy,Antoni s palsy,Facial Nerve palsy,Facial Paralysis,Idiopathic Facial palsy,Refrigeration palsy. The exact cause of Bell s palsy is not known. http://www.icomm.ca/geneinfo/bellsp.htm

Bell's Palsy,Antoni's Palsy,Facial Nerve Palsy,Facial Paralysis,Idiopathic Facial Palsy,Refrigeration Palsy For Information on Workshops and Seminars for Special Needs Children click here The GAPS INDEX to Information on the Internet about Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects Genetic Information and Patient Services, Inc. (GAPS) HOME DISORDERS GLOSSARY Bell's Palsy also known as: Antoni's Palsy Facial Nerve Palsy Facial Paralysis Idiopathic Facial Palsy Refrigeration Palsy (as defined by the National Organization for Rare Disorders Bell's Palsy is a nonprogressive neurological disorder of one of the facial nerves (7th cranial nerve). This disorder is characterized by the sudden onset of facial paralysis, which may be preceded by a slight fever, pain behind the ear on the affected side, a stiff neck, and weakness and/or stiffness on one side of the face. Paralysis results from decreased blood supply (ischemia) and/or compression of the 7th cranial nerve. The exact cause of Bell's Palsy is not known. Viral (e.g., herpes zoster virus) and immune disorders are frequently implicated as a cause for this disorder. There may also be an inherited tendency toward developing Bell's Palsy.

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