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Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy - Treatment
Treatment for Bell's Palsy
The treatment for Bell's palsy varies from one patient to the other. Many individuals recover from this condition completely, in spite of undergoing no form of treatment. After diagnosing the severity of the nerve-damage, your doctor may advise you to go in for medical treatment for Bell’s palsy, which includes:
- Medication
- Physical therapy
- Surgery
MedicationThere are mainly two types of medicines recommended in the treatment of Bell's palsy:
- Corticosteroids like prednisone, which contains strong anti-inflammatory agents
- Anti-viral drugs, to cease the progress of the infection-causing virus
However, the studies conducted on the effectiveness of these medicines show mixed results.
Physical Therapy When paralyzed muscles shorten or shrink, it could lead to permanent contractures. With the help of physical therapy, you can learn how to exercise and
massage your facial muscles, to prevent this from taking place.
Surgery At times, doctors relieve the pressure on the facial nerve by opening the passage through which it passes. This is done through the decompression surgery.
The treatment for Bell's palsy also includes relieving the symptoms, like dryness in the eyes, by using eye drops or an ointment.
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