Bell's Palsy is a rare form of facial paralysis caused by damage to the cranial nerve in the face. The facial motor nerve is located beneath the skin in the lower part of the skull, just behind the eyes. It runs directly to the muscles of the face and is connected to the muscles of chewing, blinking, swallowing and smiling. The facial motor nerve transmits signals to the brain through the cranial nerves. When the facial motor nerve becomes damaged, it can no longer properly transmit the information from the brain to the muscles of the face.
Bell's Palsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by sudden facial paralysis or weakness. This condition usually begins suddenly and usually worsens quickly over a period of three to four days. This condition is also known as facial ataxia. The symptoms of Bell's Palsy include severe facial weakness, an abnormal gait, facial drooping, difficulty swallowing, decreased blinking and involuntary body movement, as well as pain in the area around the mouth. Pain and itching usually occur on only one side of your head or face, and facial muscles may become stiff and tight.
This is a neurophysiological or central nervous system problem and usually happens in childhood or early adolescence
Most often it is a result of a trauma to the central nervous system.
This rare condition is usually fatal if left untreated. This causes very serious problems with the general health of a person. This leads to a variety of physical disabilities, loss of vision, breathing problems and heartbeat problems.
This form of paralysis causes a loss of strength in the facial muscles that help control breathing. It is also associated with a rapid loss of muscle tone in the arms and legs. Nerve damage affects the muscles in chewing, blinking, and swallowing and can cause speech problems. Bell's palsy can lead to irreversible loss of function in these facial muscles.
Neuropathy caused by nerve damage is common in people who have had a traumatic brain injury or illness. Other conditions that can cause nerve damage include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other diseases associated with brain injury.
There are many possible treatment options for this condition. Most people are prescribed medications to treat symptoms and prevent further damage. Medicines used for this purpose include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, and muscle relaxants. Some patients may also undergo surgery to relieve pressure on the cranial nerves and open the cranial nerves to improve communication.
Medications are also prescribed that block the action of chemicals in the brain on the cranial nerve. These include beta-blockers. In some cases, laser surgery may be recommended. Medicines are used to stimulate the release of chemicals in the brain to prevent further damage.
The treatment of nerve damage varies according to the type of nerve damage that has occurred. The most common nerve damage is caused by accidents and trauma that affect the central nervous system. Other types of damage to the nervous system can include infections, a genetic defect, or an accident that affects a particular nerve.
There is a natural therapy that is used to treat Bell's Palsy in children. The procedure involves using massage therapy to improve the range of motion and help with muscle movement. This therapy is beneficial because it does not involve any medication or surgery. In most cases, the therapy takes place in a relaxed state.
The therapy involves applying the therapy to the affected areas for up to three times daily. The goal in doing this is to ease the pain, stiffness, and to improve muscle function.
This natural therapy is one way to make the child more active and develop their motor skills so that they can perform daily tasks as normal as possible. It is important for parents to be aware of all the symptoms associated with Bell's Palsy in order to know what to do to help reduce or eliminate this condition.