Bell's Palsy Symptoms and Treatment
Bell's palsy symptoms and treatment vary from person to person. Bell's palsy symptoms range in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis. Some cases are mild and do not require treatment, as the Bell's palsy symptoms usually improve on their own within 2 weeks. For others, Bell's palsy treatment may include medications or other therapies.
Bell's Palsy Symptoms and Treatment: A Summary
Because the facial nerve has so many functions and is so complex, damage to the nerve or a disruption in its function can lead to many problems.
Bell's palsy symptoms vary from person to person and range in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis.
Because Bell's palsy affects each individual differently, treatment is also individualized. Some cases are mild and do not require Bell's palsy treatment, as the symptoms usually improve on their own within 2 weeks. For others, Bell's palsy treatment may include medications or other therapies.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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