Partial paralysis of the face muscles. Can doctors cure this sort of palsy?
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July 20th, 2009
My friend recently was afflicted with partial paralysis of her facial muscles (left-side). It seems to be some sort of palsy. She has some high blood sugar problems. Does anyone know if this might be temporary? Can doctors help this sort of thing?
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Sounds like Bells Palsy. A boss of mine had this many years ago. I dont remember much about it except that it was like that for a month or two.
http://www.bellspalsy.ws/
There are multiple causes for partial facial paralysis. Your friend needs to get to a doctor ASAP!
I have known of people who had it for a time and then it went away. She should definitely get medical advice.
There are lots of possible explanations for partial muscle paralysis of the face, including Bell’s Palsy (but also many other things), but only a full history and physical from a doctor will allow for a definitive diagnosis. For example, a stroke could cause facial muscle paralysis, as could certain infections. I assume she’s been evaluated by now. If not, she needs to go see a physician.
i had bell’s palsey once years ago and the treatment the doctor wanted to apply was to inject my face with cortisone but i was reluctant to have a steroid treatment (plus, i’m squeamish about getting injections, esp. in my face). i waited it out and it got better on its own, but my doctor warned me not to give it too much time to get better as nerve damage could result if left untreated for too long awhile.
yep, go see a doctor.
It turned out to be Bell’s palsy…Thanks for help and insights!
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