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Facial palsy
What is the best thing to do for facial palsy.I have gone to NIMHANS EMERGENCY service for checkup but they referred me to Ent specialist for the check up what should I do as I am alone here in Bangalore the Ent has given me an eye drop ,antiviral medicine,steroid for a week
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Dr. Hithysh BM
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
hello to der facial palsy is due to oedema or viral infection
eye drops to prevent you from keratitis
antiviral drug to fight against herpes virus
and steoid for reducing oedema dey have given the best treatment
if symptom persists physiotherapy and nerve stimulation has to be done
consult ent specialist for further evaluation.
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