First of all, it should be decided what disease in modern medicine has such an amazing name as "Bell's palsy." So, here we are talking about a significant lesion of the facial nerve, which can be a consequence of trauma, tumor, surgery and infection, and the characteristic black of this anomaly is that it is expressed only on one side of the face, as if distorting its symmetry and noticeably distorting. This disease is still a mystery that many scientists are “struggling” with, but only one thing is clear: Bell's paralysis is acute and is expressed by visual suppression of the angle of the mouth with a predominance of difficulty speaking, eating and blinking. This disease often goes without serious medical intervention, since in most cases it goes away without relapses and inflammations, although the unusual grimace on the face can persist for a long time and bring a lot of discomfort to the patient.
The causes of paralysis are still not clear, but it is surprising that only changes in the facial nerve are observed in the body, and not internal inflammatory processes. Doctors suggest that the distortion of the facial nerve may be associated with swelling, and is more often manifested in the weak facial muscles of one half of the face. So, what is the essence of this pathology? To begin with, Bell's paralysis develops in an acute form, since all the symptoms become apparent on the third day. So, on the first day, an ear pain may worsen, but rather, its focus will be located behind the ear. There may also be a taste disorder in half the tongue. However, there is a general pattern: if within one decade from the date of the first symptom detection no noticeable improvement is observed, then the disease can last for several months, and if in the first week of the course of the disease the patient is diagnosed with incomplete paralysis - this is a favorable factor for speedy healing.
When all the symptoms of the pathology of Bell's palsy are evident, treatment should be started immediately. General therapy includes a dense bandage that protects the eyes at night, intensive massage of paralyzed facial muscles and regular adhesive plaster bandages that prevent overstretching of paralyzed muscles. It is also advisable to take 80 mg of Prednisone for five days, since it can significantly accelerate recovery, bringing the muscles of the face back to normal.
In some cases, surgical decompression of the facial nerve in its canal is recommended, but a similar method can harm health rather than eliminate pathology productively.
However, there are other hypothetical causes of the progression of this disease. Bell's paralysis can result from a tumor and a heart attack, as well as many other physiological abnormalities.
But still, we rightly note that this disease does not bring physical suffering to the patient, but significantly adds emotional complexes, forcing the patient to constantly look in the mirror, experiencing acute discomfort from his appearance. Very often, many patients do not go to the doctor with a problem, but try to independently eliminate the visible signs of this disease. In their actions, they often resort to proven traditional medicine or to receive dubious dietary supplements. But, despite the power of alternative medicine and fierce faith in various dietary supplements, it is imperative to go to the doctor's office and get sensible advice regarding your own state of health. After all, only a qualified approach to the disease can significantly facilitate its course and significantly accelerate the long-awaited recovery, therefore, the doctors have a leading opinion, which is worth relying on.