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Bell's Palsy - Prognosis

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Full recovery takes place from the condition in 80% of the cases. The return of the full function is usually gradual and does not require much treatment.

Full recovery in majority of cases takes place within 2 months; however in some instances it may take up to 12 months. The symptoms start improving within 2 to 3 weeks.

In about 20% cases there maybe some residual weakness of some of the muscles of the face. It is rare to see no recovery at all.

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Posted by:  siv_naresh(Guest)  Posted on: 07/06/2011
Hi,Am going through Bell's Palsy from last 2 days. Just want to know if I still go for my regular work outs or do i need to be at home, resting.. Or is it suggestible I join Yoga during this period.. will that help in any case???



Posted by:  ennairam_23  Posted on: 01/26/2011
I had Bell's Palsy when I was 14. Good thing my Mom noticed that my left side of the face is paralyzed so she brought me to the doctor and had me checked. The doctor prescribed hot compress on my face and medicines that I forgot but I think there's a steroid. Since Bell's Palsy is mostly idiopathic, there really is no treatment. All that we can do is to make sure that the eye is moisturized so that it won't dry up and be infected. And wait until it gets better..



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 06/13/2008
I have a friend thats has bells palsy and was curious to his long lastings symptom of when he eats his eye waters constantly got and explination email me




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