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	Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums: Bells Palsy / Facial Paralysis FAQs
		Bells palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed.
		Bells palsy is not as uncommon as is generally believed.
		Most people either wake up to find they have Bells palsy, or have symptoms such as a dry eye or tingling around their lips that progress to classic Bell's palsy during that same day.
	www.bellspalsy.ws (711 words)

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		Bell’s Palsy is a weakness or complete paralysis of the facial muscles, and is the most common cause of facial paralysis.
		The cause of Bell’s Palsy is not known, and is therefore a diagnosis of exclusion.
		Bell’s Palsy affects the right and left side of the face equally and occurs on both sides in less than 1% of cases.
	www.unmc.edu /plasticsurgery/New_Web_Pages/bells_palsy.htm (3334 words)

	Bells Palsy
		Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage to the VIIth (facial) cranial nerve.
		Bell's Palsy temporarily prevents the nerve from transmitting signals to the muscles, causing weakness or paralysis.
		Most Bells Palsy are designated as idiopathic, but it is caused by an inflammation within the small bony tube called the fallopian canal (in the temporal bone), through which the nerve passes before exiting from the stylomastoid foramen.
	members.rediff.com /dental/palsy.html (3211 words)

	Brachial Plexus Reconstruction, Bells Palsy Treatment, Radial&Ulnar Nerve Surgery, Foot Drop Treatment
		Symptoms of Bells palsy can occur in many different forms, from excessive tearing or dryness of the eyes, drooping eyelids and corners of the mouth, or facial ticks, to weakness and even total paralysis of one or, rarely, both sides of the face.
		This condition, known as Bells palsy, is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve, which then swells inside the bony tunnel that surrounds it.
		Other methods of Bells palsy treatment can be used to promote nerve health, and in the severest of cases, the physicians of the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction can relieve the pressure surgically, or even transplant nerves from other locations in the body to replace damaged parts of the facial nerve.
	www.advancedreconstruction.com /html/nerve.html (2344 words)

	Bell's palsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bell's palsy describes an unexplained weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.
		Bell's palsy can affect either side of the face, and neither gender seems to be at a greater risk.
		The fact that Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion becomes apparent in the course of the medical examination--the usual mode of examination is to rule out other disorders until only Bell's palsy is left.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/bells_palsy.jsp (1678 words)

	Bells palsy
		Bell's palsy (facial palsy) is characterised by facial drooping due to malfunction of the facial nerve (VII cranial nerve), which controls the muscles of the face.
		Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion; in many cases, no specific cause can be ascertained.
		Babies can be born with Facial palsy, and they exhibit many of the same symptoms as people with Bell's palsy; this is often due to a traumatic birth which causes irrepairable damage to the facial nerve, i.e.acute facial nerve paralysis.
	www.mrsci.com /Otolaryngology/Bells_palsy.php (791 words)

	Bell's Palsy Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to one of the two facial nerves.
		Generally, Bell's palsy affects only one of the paired facial nerves and one side of the face, however, in rare cases, it can affect both sides.
		In general, decompression surgery for Bell's palsy -- to relieve pressure on the nerve -- is controversial and is seldom recommended.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/bells/bells.htm (591 words)

	Bell's Palsy
		Bell's palsy is a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.
		Bell's palsy is most often connected with a viral infection such as herpes (the virus that causes cold sores), Epstein-Barr (the virus that causes mono), or influenza (the flu).
		Bell's palsy can affect people of all ages, but it is most common in adults.
	kidshealth.org /teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/bells_palsy.html (1002 words)

	Bell's Palsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis that begins suddenly and worsens over three to five days.
		Bell's palsy strikes men and woman equally, usually between the ages of 15 and 60.
		The goal of treatment for Bell's palsy is to protect the patient's eyes from drying during the nighttime.
	www.montefiore.org /healthlibrary/adult/neuro/bells (304 words)

	Bell's Palsy
		Bell's palsy is an acquired weakness of one side of the face, due to an injury to the facial nerve.
		MRI scan is generally not felt to be necessary acutely in all persons with a new Bell's palsy, but it is used in persons who do not recover or who are getting worse rather than better.
		Patients with Bell's palsy due to non-herpetic viral infection, sarcoid, diabetes or cancer are treated for these conditions if treatment is available, in addition to the general treatments outlined above.
	www.dizziness-and-balance.com /disorders/unilat/bells.html (1867 words)

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		Most Bells Palsy are designated as idiopathic (unknown), but it is said to be caused by an inflammation within a small bony tube called the fallopian canal, through which the nerve passes before exiting from the stylomastoid foramen.
		Most Bells Palsy are designated as idiopathic, but the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) has been identified as the most frequent cause of Bells palsy, accounting for at least 60 - 70% of cases.
		In addition to one-sided facial paralysis with possible inability to close the eye, symptoms of Bell's palsy may include pain, tearing, drooling, hypersensitivity to sound in the affected ear, and impairment of taste.
	faciomaxillary.tripod.com /palsy.html (2418 words)

	Bells Palsy - Overview, Causes, Risks - neurologychannel
		Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, which results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face.
		The onset of Bell's palsy is usually sudden.
		Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis worldwide and one of the most common neurological disorders involving a cranial nerve.
	www.neurologychannel.com /bellspalsy (518 words)

	Bells Palsy Network FACIAL NERVE PARALYSIS INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The incidence of Bell's palsy is estimated to be 20 to 30 per 100,000, but appears to increase with age.
		The most likely site of lesion in Bell's palsy is the meatal foramen (junction of the internal auditory canal portion of the nerve and the labyrinthine segment of the nerve), which is considered to be the narrowest portion of the fallopian canal.
		Although Bell's palsy remains the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis, it is important for clinicians to consider all causes to avoid overlooking potentially life-threatening diseases.
	www.bellspalsy.net /facial-nerve-paralysis.html (7746 words)

	Bell's palsy - MayoClinic.com
		Bell's palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control expression on one side of your face.
		Bell's palsy occurs more often in pregnant women, in people with diabetes or upper respiratory ailments, such as the flu or a cold, and in people with conditions that compromise their immune systems.
		Also called facial palsy, Bell's palsy is named for Dr. Charles Bell, a 19th-century surgeon from Scotland who first described the condition.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/bells-palsy/DS00168 (259 words)

	Bell's Palsy - Patient UK
		Bell's palsy is a weakness (paralysis) that affects the muscles of the face.
		Bell's palsy is the most common cause of a sudden facial weakness.
		Bells palsy is a local problem confined to the facial nerve and facial muscles.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc.asp?doc=23068866 (1004 words)

	Bells Palsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bells palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve, producing distortion on one side of the face; it is the single most common cause of facial paralysis.
		By definition, peripheral facial nerve palsy is called Bells palsy when it does not result from a known cause (infection, tumor, or trauma).
		Bells palsy can be distressing because the onset is sudden and appears as a weakness or loss of muscle tone to one side of the face, including the eye.
	www.lakeside.ca /Patient_Info/bells_palsy.htm (414 words)

	Bells Palsy
		Bell's palsy, named after British physician Charles Bell, is an idiopathic, neurological, temporary facial paralysis of cranial nerve VII affecting facial muscles, the musculoskeletal system, nerves, and the nervous system.
		Bell's palsy, being idiopathic, causes physicians to be circumspect about its origin.
		Bell's palsy usually begins with a mild tingling around the lips or an eye that is dry on the affected side.
	abel.hive.no /oj/musikk/trompet/tpin/Bells_Palsy_Info.html (1797 words)

	Bells Palsy Acyclovir (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bell Massage Palsy On November 24, 2003 during (one of its "RAW ROULETTE" editions) Jim Ross was the inadvertent winner of the "Capture the Midget" contest.
		Babies can be born with Facial palsy, and they exhibit many of the same symptoms as people with Bell's palsy; this is often due to a traumatic birth which causes irrepairable damage to the facial nerve, i.
		Bell Exercise Facial Palsy One disease that may be difficult to exclude in the differential diagnosis is involvement of the facial nerve in infections with the herpes zoster virus.
	www.bells-palsy-symptoms.com /bells-palsy-acyclovir_13.html (1031 words)

	Bells Palsy
		People with Bell's palsy may also have symptoms of pain behind the ear, inability to completely close one eye, drooling, and speech difficulties.
		Chewing is often difficult during Bell's Palsy because of paralysis of part of the mouth, so a diet of soft foods may be necessary.
		Bell's Palsy is a one-sided paralysis of some or all of the facial muscles supplied by the facial nerves, making the face look asymmetrical.
	www.althealth.co.uk /services/info/ailments/bells_palsy.php (3487 words)

	eMedicine - Bell Palsy : Article by Michael Lambert, MD
		Bell palsy is certainly the most common cause of facial paralysis worldwide.
		Bell palsy is less common in those younger than 15 years and in those older than 60 years.
		Pregnancy: Bell palsy is uncommon in pregnancy; however, the prognosis is significantly worse in pregnant women with Bell palsy than among nonpregnant women with palsy.
	www.emedicine.com /EMERG/topic56.htm (3091 words)

	Bell's Palsy InfoSite & Forums: Bells Palsy / Facial Paralysis Treatment
		If the origin of the palsy is viral, both the virus and the inflammation are likely to run their natural course in a short period of time even without medication.
		The medications currently used for Bells palsy and Ramsey Hunt Syndrome are the same: an anti-viral and Prednisone, which is an efficient, fast acting anti-inflammatory agent.
		The primary therapeutic benefit of methylcobalamin relates to pernicious anemia, which is not a factor in Bell's palsy.
	www.bellspalsy.ws /treatment2.htm (1121 words)

	BPA - Bells Palsy Association - symptoms, treatment, research
		Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years.
		There is no definitive evidence as to its cause though studies indicate it to be a viral attack on the facial nerve and recovery within three months is expected for eighty percent with some sufferers requiring further treatment.
		Bells Palsy affects aproximately 1 in 3000 people....
	bellspalsy.org.uk (148 words)

	bells palsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Bell's Palsy is an idiopathic " viral " attack on the facial nerve occurringin approximately 4 persons out of 10,000.
		Recent studies presented at the VIII International Symposium of the Facial Nerve in Matsuyama Japan in April 1997 showed strong clinical evidence that HS1 is the primary cause of previously known idiopathic Bell's Palsy, with nearly 85% of all Bell's patients studies were found to have this virus present.
		The paralysis is usually unilateral (one-side of the face) but is it not uncommon for bilateral patients to appear (both sides of the face) Most paralyses are a once in a lifetime event, but every clinician has seen many patients with a long history of multiple attacks.
	emeryneuro.com /bells_palsy.htm (381 words)

	Chiropractor - Sullivan Chiropractic Health Center - Bells Palsy
		Bell's Palsy is a name for a type of paralysis of the face.
		Clinical experience has been that early chiropractic care of patients with Bell's Palsy seems to yield faster results than the typical wait and see approach.
		The case studies that have been published showed that if chiropractic care began soon after the onset of Bell's Palsy, that symptoms are often relieved within a few to several weeks.
	www.drsully.com /c-bells.html (299 words)

	Bells Palsy
		Bell's palsy - Frightening symptoms, but outcome usually favorable (MAYO CLINIC) - Bell's palsy occurs when a nerve transmits faulty signals to muscles in the face.
		Bells Palsy & Facial Paralysis Information A practical guide for Bells Palsy and RHS patients including basic facts, management, treatment and options during recovery.
		Bells Palsy & Facial Paralysis Information A guide to understanding and managing Bells Palsy, Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and facial paralysis in general.
	www.doctorpage.com /findit/Diseases_and_Conditions/Bells_Palsy/index.htm (175 words)

	Bell's Palsy & Facial Paralysis Forums
		Interactive Forums where victims of Bell's palsy and other types of facial paralysis pool their knowledge and share their experience as they cope with this difficult and often misunderstood condition.
		Members are permitted to post photographs and original poetry or music related to their Bell's palsy experience.
		When you need to take your mind off of Bells palsy our Cafe is the perfect place to share a laugh, or chat about anything on your mind.
	forum.bellspalsy.ws /indexx.html (401 words)

	Bell's Palsy Information Center
		Bell's Palsy is a form of facial paralysis or weakness resulting from inflammation or damage to the 7th (facial) cranial nerve.
		Bells has been compared to a roller coaster ride (but then so has life) with ups and downs.
		The best thing for recovery from Bells as well as the emotional turmoil is being positive about who you are and how you are and accepting what you have to give.
	www.alaska.net /~gruv/bells.htm (3278 words)

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