Bell’s Palsy Treatment 

What is Bell’s Palsy?

Bell's palsy nerve, named after the famous Scottish surgeon Sir Charles Bell, is a condition caused by inflammation or compression of the facial muscles directly in the face. Occurring after 2 weeks to 6 months, this condition can cause sudden muscle weakening in a certain part of the face and severe facial paralysis.  This leads to low muscle tone in the face, drooping of the mouth and eyelids, asymmetrical facial expression, dry eyes and taste problems. Thus, it greatly affects the person's living standards.

This sudden onset of bell's palsy nerve condition is not permanent. However, a professional treatment procedure must be carried out by specialized doctors. Otherwise, the disruption in the vital activities of the person will continue for a long time. For this reason, we recommend that you contact the best facial paralysis treatment surgeon before it is too late.

What Causes Bell's Palsy?

There are many causes of Bell's facial nerve palsy, which is a very serious condition and reduces the quality of life. These reasons vary from person to person and are generally known to occur due to inflammation directed by the body's immune system.  These are the causes that cause Bell's palsy to occur;

• Herpes Simplex Virus (a virus that causes mouth infections such as cold sores)
• Genetic PredispositionVaricella-zoster Virus (Chickenpox and Shingles)
• Epstein-Barr Virus (Mono Disease)
• High Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Injury
• Toxins
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Sarcoidosis
• Myasthenia gravis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Lyme disease
• Stress
• Physical Trauma
• Obesity
  
  

The above-mentioned causes vary from person to person, and not everyone has the same cause. For this reason, the causes of Bell's facial nerve palsy are determined as a result of detailed research. Different treatment methods are applied accordingly. Therefore, Bell's palsy nerve treatment should be started without delay. Otherwise, Bell's palsy nerve discomfort may be difficult to heal.

Bell's Palsy - Symptoms

The symptoms of Bell's palsy, which occur in many people today, appear suddenly and tend to peak within 48 to 72 hours. Thus, the person gradually begins to feel the symptoms of Bell's Palsy. For this reason, you can apply to a Bell's palsy surgeon from the moment the first symptoms appear and take precautions before the disease progresses. The symptoms of this frequently encountered facial paralysis disease are as follows;

• Drooling
• Dry Eyes
• Speech, Difficulty Eating and Drinking
• Facial or Ear Pain
• Headache
• Loss of Taste
• Tinnitus
• Hypersensitivity to Sounds
• Inability to Close the Eye on the Side Affected by Bell's Palsy
• Irregular Movement of Muscles Controlling Movements Such as Smiling, Squinting, Blinking
  
  

If you think you are experiencing these and other symptoms mentioned above, we recommend that you contact a Bell's palsy doctor immediately. This way, you can be treated before Bell's palsy progresses and beat the disease.

Who Is Most at Risk for Bell's palsy?

Bell's facial nerve palsy, which has reached a high prevalence today, occurs in 15 to 30 out of 100,000 people on average each year. This Bell's palsy nerve, which has a high rate, especially targets adults between the ages of 15 and 60, and is more common in people with a family history. People who are genetically predisposed are therefore more likely to have Bell's palsy. Pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are also more likely to get Bell's palsy. The main reason for this is hormonal changes.

How is Bell's Palsy Diagnosed?

Contrary to popular belief, Bell's Palsy is quite easily diagnosed. Of course, you need to work with an expert Bell's palsy doctor. Otherwise, not only will there be no improvement, but the course of the disease may change and become more severe. 

In this way, the disease can be diagnosed before it spreads further and becomes more severe. For this, Bell's palsy surgeons first perform a physical examination. During the physical examination, they ask the patient to move the facial muscles. Thus, the doctor obtains the first findings about the disease.  The doctor then orders blood tests, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) to obtain more detailed findings about the disease. In this way, the Bell's palsy doctor diagnoses the disease quickly and starts the necessary treatment processes without wasting time.

Bell's Palsy Recovery Time

The recovery time for Bell's Palsy varies considerably depending on factors such as the severity of the nerve inflammation, the age of the individual, their general state of health and the timing of treatment. In this context, Bell's Palsy recovery time is usually mild cases can start to improve within two to three weeks and full recovery usually occurs within three to six months. Early interventions, especially within the first 72 hours, play a major role in the recovery time of Bell's palsy. Corticosteroids are often prescribed to reduce inflammation and promote nerve healing, while physical therapy and facial exercises help prevent muscle stiffness and promote faster recovery. However, Bell's Palsy can also take longer to heal and in some people may leave lasting effects such as mild facial weakness or muscle twitching. During Bell's Palsy recovery, it is important to follow a consistent treatment plan, including preventive measures for optimal recovery. Because it helps to prevent possible complications.

What are the Treatment Methods for Bell's Palsy?

In addition to the complete recovery of Bell's Palsy Facial Nerve Reconstruction, there are treatment methods that will only alleviate the effects depending on the situation. These treatment methods are determined according to the intensity of Bell's palsy symptoms. Therefore, the same treatment method is not applied to every person. For detailed information on this subject, we strongly recommend that you contact a Bell's palsy doctor. Here are the treatment methods for Bell's palsy;

• Antiviral Drugs

If the patient suffers from Bell's Palsy facial nerve reconstruction due to the herpes simplex virus, the doctor will immediately prescribe antiviral drugs. These medications can both prevent the spread of the virus and reduce the severity of the symptoms. In addition, if the patient combines antiviral medication with corticosteroids, the treatment can be even more effective.

• Physical Therapy

If Bell's Palsy Facial Nerve Reconstruction is newly diagnosed and does not seriously affect the patient's vital activities, physical therapy can be applied by the doctor. Thus, the facial muscles of the patient can relax and move their facial expressions more easily over time. Thus, the complaints of the person are treated to a great extent.

• Surgery

Although Bell's palsy surgery in the later stages of the disease is known to be quite difficult, it is a very easy and quick procedure. In this procedure, Bell's palsy surgery is performed using techniques such as nerve surface stimulation or nerve reconstruction to reduce the pressure on the facial nerve or to promote nerve healing. This improves the patient's standard of living.

Things to Consider After Bell's Palsy Treatment

Patients undergoing Bell's palsy surgery need to pay attention to many points. These points help the patient to have a better standard of living after the surgery.

 Here are the points to be considered after Bell's nerve palsy surgery; 

Follow the Doctor's Instructions: During the treatment of Bell's facial nerve palsy, the doctor's recommendations should be followed. This way, you can go through the process more comfortably.

Do Not Neglect Physical Therapy and Exercise: After Bell's palsy, it is important to do physical therapy or exercises at home to strengthen the facial muscles and increase their flexibility. For this reason, you should follow your physical therapy program regularly.

Create an Eye Care Routine: Since Bell's palsy often causes dry eyes, they must be kept constantly moist. Eye drops or ointments should be used regularly.

Protect Facial Muscles: Since it is important to be careful to protect the facial muscles after treatment, overstraining the facial muscles should be avoided and you should try to keep your facial expressions under control.

Pay Attention to Nutrition and Hygiene: After Bell's palsy, it is important to eat soft and easily chewable food until eating and drinking functions are normalized. You should also keep your face clean and take regular oral care.

Protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun: Remember that facial muscles may be sensitive after Bell's palsy surgery. In this regard, the facial area should be protected with sunscreen cream when going out in the sun.

Signs of Bell's Palsy Recovery

Bell's palsy recovery signs are important signs that the facial nerves and muscles are beginning to regain their former function. These signs usually develop slowly and indicate that the nerves are beginning to regain function. These Bell's palsy recovery signs include mild twitching of the facial muscles, easier closing of the eyes, return of eyebrow movement and a more symmetrical corner of the mouth when smiling. This is followed by improvements in eye and lip movements, and then other facial muscles. Thus, the onset of Bell's palsy recovery signs is considered a natural process indicating that the nerves have entered the healing process. Patients who observe these signs of recovery can help the muscles to strengthen and the nerves to recover faster with facial exercises and physical therapy applications.

Doctor Be Difference in Bell's Palsy Treatment

As one of the best facial palsy treatment surgeons in Turkey, Dr. Be has extensive experience and expertise in Bell's Palsy treatment and at the same time, he uses the latest technology and methods to offer the best and most perfect results to his patients. Thus, by prioritizing patient satisfaction, he has become one of the best facial paralysis treatment clinics in Turkey.

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