Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness on one side of the facial muscle that is temporary. This condition causes one side of the face will look "sag". Although not yet known the exact cause, Bell's palsy is more common in pregnant women, diabetics, and HIV. Damaged nerves in the face will affect the sense of taste and the way your body produces tears and saliva. Bell's palsy comes suddenly and generally this condition will improve in a matter of weeks. In most cases of Bell's palsy, paralysis on one side of the face can be completely restored. If you experience paralysis on one side of the face.
Symptoms Bell's Palsy has different symptoms in some people. The paralysis that occurs on one side of the face can be explained as paralysis (mild muscle weakness) or as total paralysis (no movement at all). The mouth and eyelids will also be affected due to Bell's palsy, these two parts will be difficult to open and close.
Bell's palsy is a disorder that occurs only in the muscles and facial nerves. This condition has no impact on the performance of the brain or other body parts. If paralysis on one side of your face is accompanied by paralysis or weakness in other body parts.! Bell's palsy occurs when the innervation that controls the muscles in the face is irritated or depressed. The cause of nerve irritation is still not known clearly, but some types of viral infections are suspected to be the cause of this condition, among others: herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella-zoster virus, epstein barr virus, cytomegalovirus, syphilis, and Lyme disease.
To confirm the diagnosis of Bell's palsy, your doctor will ask you for the history of your symptoms. In addition, the doctor will also perform physical and nerve checks to determine the function of facial nerve. If the symptoms are not clear, you may be advised to perform some tests, such as electromyography, MRI, or CT scan. Symptoms begin to improve after two or three weeks. But to be fully recovered will require about nine months. 