It can happen to anyone at any age. I had it when i was 15, but it is most common in pregnant women.
She has never had bells palsy
No. Bells Palsy is not a directly communicable disease. It may be caused by a virus, but the effect is not direct.
There are a number of different types of palsy. These include Cerebral Palsy, Bells Palsy, Bulbar Palsy, Erbs Palsy, etc. They all involve some form of paralyis and lesions on motor neurons. The most common or well known forms are Cerebral Palsy and Bells Palsy.
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Bell's palsy is not contagious, and no special precautions should be taken.
Avoiding Cereal Grain has not been proven to improve bells palsy. However b12 injections or tablets may help improve bells palsy it works on the neurolgical system.
Bells palsy
According to the Mayo Clinic, botox is not likely to cause Bells palsy. Some of the known causes of this disease include: cold sores, mononucleoisis, and German measles.
It is unlikely. Bell's Palsy really only affects the trigeminal and/or facial nerves of the face.
Yes Bells Palsy can often occur from stress and shock is definetly a stressful situation for a child. However with antibiotics and steroids that her doctor prescribed things will eventually taper away. It will also take alot of patience and time. Good Luck!
If you have Bell's palsy, you should consult your rheumatologist regarding the wisdom of taking Embrel. It may be safe, or not, depending on the likely underlying cause of the palsy.