Introduction
To rule out the potential of a stroke, any episodes of facial weakness or paralysis should be evaluated by a physician almost away. In order to rule out other, more significant reasons for the facial weakness, you should get evaluated again if you have previously experienced a Bell palsy episode and experience another one that is identical.
. Other causes of facial weakness can include these conditions:
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Stroke
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Tumors
- Other infections, such as meningitis
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Trauma
- Other neurological disease, such as multiple sclerosis
If you experience any difficulty with speech (such as slurred speech or a change in the speed of your conversation), arm or leg weakness, numbness, tingling, or difficulty with balance or walking, it is important to call 911 or go to a hospital's emergency department.
Self-Care at Home
Following an examination by a doctor and a proper diagnosis, you can begin facial exercises and stimulate the facial muscles. These activities might help speed up your recovery.
For relieving minor pain, you can use over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen (Motrin).
During the night, it's advised to tape your droopy eyelid shut. Keep your eye moist with appropriate eyedrops (such as methylcellulose type) to prevent drying of the surface.
Prevention
The cause is often unknown, so prevention is not always possible.
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