: paralysis of the facial nerve producing distortion on one side of the face
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Viral infections or chronic disorders like Ménière's disease and Bell's palsy are most often the cause of vestibular neuritis.
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Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
In April, when Karla was nearly 24 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a facial disorder, and preeclampsia and hospitalized at Texas Children’s Hospital.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
There is no specific test for Bell's palsy, though doctors may order tests to rule out other conditions, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
According to Johns Hopkins, there's currently no cure for Bell's palsy, but recovery usually begins two to six months from the onset of symptoms.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Pregnancy raises the prevalence of Bell's palsy by two to four fold, Sarah Cross, MD, Yale Medicine OBGYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, told USA TODAY Thursday in a statement.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 13 July 2023
There are different treatment options for Bell's palsy, including medications to help recover facial nerve function and relieve pain.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 13 July 2023
If a nerve in the face is affected, Bell's palsy might result.
—Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 28 May 2023
The stress Bryan endured throughout her pregnancy led to Bell's palsy, causing paralysis or weakness on one side of the face.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
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Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
In April, when Karla was nearly 24 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a facial disorder, and preeclampsia and hospitalized at Texas Children’s Hospital.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
There is no specific test for Bell's palsy, though doctors may order tests to rule out other conditions, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
According to Johns Hopkins, there's currently no cure for Bell's palsy, but recovery usually begins two to six months from the onset of symptoms.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Pregnancy raises the prevalence of Bell's palsy by two to four fold, Sarah Cross, MD, Yale Medicine OBGYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist, told USA TODAY Thursday in a statement.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 13 July 2023
There are different treatment options for Bell's palsy, including medications to help recover facial nerve function and relieve pain.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 13 July 2023
If a nerve in the face is affected, Bell's palsy might result.
—Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 28 May 2023
The stress Bryan endured throughout her pregnancy led to Bell's palsy, causing paralysis or weakness on one side of the face.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
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“Bell's palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bell%27s%20palsy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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