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Bells Palsy
I had bells palsy first time on March 30 and followed by May 4 and then May 26 and then today June 15. I can see repeated patterns like 20 days gap. Had been once on steroids for cure and don't know why I see the episode ? Is it a ongoing thing or it will be cured permanently after 6 months ? Everytime the episode lasted in between 30-60seconds and the left eye seems to droop and lips seems to drool towards the left. Is there any experts advice ?
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As a eNT surgeon I can guide you that it seems like muscular twitching instead of Bell’s palsy .
Had u consulted a dr who diagnosed u as a case of Bell’s palsy. Such recurrent episodes r very rare in case of Bell’s palsy.
Due u have a history of purulent ear disease or lesion in pinna or face.
Do u recently met a accident leading to injury over face and head.
Few more other things to rule out before a clear diagnosis.
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Bell's palsy occurs due to involvement of Facial nerve...which supplies part of our face, lips and eyelids etc.
The cause could often be idiopathic or unknown.
You should consult a neurologist for this.
Steroids of course are one modality of treatment. But a proper evaluation is of utmost importance.
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You might be harbouring some virus so go for check up and investigations. You may consult if required.
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Dr. Nilabjo Ghosh
General Practitioner
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
As per your complaint recurrent bells palsy is a serious issue...and needs through evaluation including your lifestyles pattern..and cannot be recommended for a rather inconclusive advice...so the only reasonable way is to get physical examination done and as for now start ur medication
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get your self evaluation by a neurophysician
There might be some underlying pathology causing recurrence
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