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Bell's Palsy
Alternate Names : Facial Palsy
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Bell's Palsy Treatment
In many cases, no treatment is necessary. The goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms.
Corticosteroids or antiviral medications may reduce swelling and relieve pressure on the facial nerve. These drugs must be given early to be most effective (preferably within 24 hours of the onset of paralysis).
Lubricating eye drops or eye ointments may be recommended to protect the eye if it cannot be closed completely. The eye may need to be patched during sleep to protect it.
Surgical procedures to decompress the facial nerve have not been shown to routinely benefit people with Bell's palsy.
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Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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