Friday, February 27, 2009

Bell's Palsy part 2


How is it diagnosed?

If you have symptoms of Bell's palsy, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

The doctor has a medical history and perform a thorough examination to eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms. The doctor will want to know over what period of time developed any symptoms, if you have any disease or trauma, and if you noticed any other problems such as weakness or paralysis in other parts of your body.

Talk to your doctor if you experience problems with double vision or trouble swallowing or if you recently injured your face or head. Due to conditions more severe than Bell's palsy, such as injuries, can cause facial paralysis, it is important to mention the other problems you notice in May.

There is no specific test for Bell's palsy, although a doctor can test for Lyme disease, herpes virus (HSV), or other infections. Some infections, like Lyme can be treated, but in most cases, the virus that caused May Bell's palsy in the first place, has generally adopted.

If the doctor suspects another cause of the symptoms of a person, he or she May use imaging tests such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) analysis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to research within the body and look for other problems. Some doctors recommend May electromyography (EMG), which tests how well muscles respond to nerve signals.
How is it treated?

For the symptoms of Bell's palsy to improve, the nerve must be renewed, and can only occur over time. However, some doctors prescribe drugs in May to reduce inflammation. If a person with Bell's palsy can not close one eye completely, the doctor prescribed drops in May, an eye patch and eye protection to a person more comfortable and to prevent damage to the cornea.

Although May seems alarming at first glance, most people with Bell's palsy recover completely within 1 to 3 months. A few people are left to the permanent facial weakness after recovery of Bell's palsy, though.
Take care of your

It is important to eat well and get a lot of sleep when you have Bell's palsy. Good nutrition and rest will help your body as it heals.

One of the hardest things about Bell's palsy can be treated with the emotions that accompany it. To begin with, Bell's palsy in May simply afraid. And because of Bell's palsy on how your face looks like a moment, you feel self-conscious or embarrassed May in public. Even his close friends in May fancy what they think is a good way of nature, but if it is deemed detrimental to you, they say. Let people know why your face looks the way it is done. Bell's palsy is not contagious, so no one can catch you, and nothing you or any other person who caused this to happen.

It is a condition often Bell's palsy, you can find your friends really are. Rely on people you know, you can offer the best support - your closest friends, family or a school counselor, for example. In a few months, you should return to his former self.

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