Bell's palsy
Also called: idiopathic facial paralysis
Sudden weakness in the muscles on one half of the face.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Bell's palsy may be a reaction to a viral infection. It rarely occurs more than once.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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