Neurology

Completing a neurological status of the patient would be a normal physical examination report.

No, Bell's Palsy is not contagious. It is a condition that affects the movements of the muscles in the face by a damaged cranial nerve.

Charles Bell.

The herpes virus thought to cause Bell's Palsy attacks and damages the nerve cells in the trigeminal and/or facial nerves (5th and 6th, respectively) of the cranium. The virus will attack and enter the cell, utilize the cell's reproductive engines to make more copies of itself, and eventually bud (use part of the cell's membrane to form a capsule) out of the cell or simply apoptize (cause bursting) of the cell to release several thousands (or more) copies of itself to attack the surrounding nerve cells.

Yes, any kind of electric shock. Basically from my understanding: When you get shocked, your nerves are 'overdone' and some tend to damage. Not sure if this is correct though. But yes it DOES cause damage

Antiviral medication such as acyclovir can help kill the virus cells that are causing it. Other than that, just time.

Bell's palsy is coined for any type of facial paralysis that does not have any other associated causes such as tumors, trauma and salivary gland inflammation. Recent research has shown that Bell's palsy occurs when a virus (herpes simplex virus, HSV) gets reactivated in the bone behind the ear (temporal bone.) When the nerve gets reactivated and swollen, it ends up causing the nerve to essentially "shut down." This occurs in a very rapid manner and most patients who have Bell's palsy present have acute onset and immediate facial paralysis. Other symptoms of Bell's palsy may include an aura that precedes it or a sensation that your face movement may be inhibited. Patients who have Bell's palsy should go to the emergency room immediately and get evaluated. 85% of people who have Bell's palsy recover with no no noticeable deformity or issue. 10% of individuals have incomplete recovery with synkinesis and partial facial weakness. 5% of the patients have complete facial paralysis and significant synkinesis. In this 5% of individuals, extreme care must be made to make sure that there is not a missing tumor or other causes that may not be related to Bell's palsy.

-Dr Babak Azizzadeh

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Slight or severe paralysis to one side of the face from the eyebrow to the mouth. It is treated with steriods and heals itself in most cases in about a week.

I believe that sufferers normally recover facial muscle tone after about two months sometimes even without any treatment at all.

There is no specific "cure" for Bell's Palsy, other than trying to cure some other condition that is causing inflammation to the Facial Nerve (cranial nerve VII). Treatment in the form of steroids like Prednisone is usually started. in order to lessen the inflammation on the nerve. Once the inflammation is lessened or eliminated, the Facial Nerve will regain its normal function and the palsy will disappear.

While this is not a "cure" for the palsy, facial massages are encouraged as physical therapy in order to keep the facial muscles from atrophying and drooping.

Nicotine is one of the most common drugs that acts on the nervous system. It binds to the same receptors that acetylcholine binds to, creating a similar excitatory effect. This is why nicotine is a stimulant. Nicotine also facilitates the release of dopamine in the brain, giving smokers that relaxed, more alert feeling.

Another drug that affects the nervous system is alcohol. In low doses, it acts as a stimulate, partially because it acts on glutamate receptors (glutamate is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain). However, in high doses, alcohol is a depressant, acting on GABA receptors (GABA is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter). Alcohol causes motor, cognitive, verbal, and perceptual impairments.

However, nicotine is one of the most addictive substances in the United States, and both drugs have serious side effects on other areas of the body.

1.Hopkins Hospital in the USA

2.The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio

3.The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

4.MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas in Houston

5.Mt Elizabeth Hospital,Singapore

6.University of Tokyo Hospitals, Japan

No, it cannot, because Bell's Palsy, by definition, is a paralysis of facial muscles caused by an inflammation of the Facial Nerve (cranial nerve VII). If any other part of the body is affected, then the condition is not Bell's Palsy. Bell's Palsy is not the only condition or disease that can cause paralysis of the face.

Bell's Palsy is caused by a viral infection (the herpes virus that causes chicken pox, and shingles in adults). Eating certain foods shouldn't cause any problems.

Bell's Palsy does not of itself cause blindness. However, a person with BP cannot close the eyelid completely so there is always the danger of the cornea drying out and becoming damaged, then resulting in blindness in the eye on that side of the face. The eye must be kept lubricated to prevent this.

In addition, BP affects only one side of the face so only one eyelid cannot close completely. The unaffected eyelid will continue to keep that cornea well lubricated. In that limited sense, a person will not "go blind" due to Bell's Palsy only because there is no danger to both eyes.

Yes; depending on how quick you catch it and get treated with antiviral meds, how strong you immune system is and your age can affect how severe the effects of Bell's Palsy will be. Generally, elderly folks will get more severe cases of Bell's Palsy because they typically have weaker immune systems and delay treatment (this isn't discriminatory, merely a social trend).

Not likely, as Bell's Palsy merely affects the trigeminal and/or facial nerves of the face. Bleeding from the ear can be caused by numerous other things, such as concussions, ear infections, or injury. Consult an emergency physician with any ear bleeding as it has a high likelihood of being serious.

Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes severe sleepiness and uncontrollable sleep sessions throughout the day. Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder because the brain canÕt read or regulate the pathways that control the sleep vs. awake cycles.

A neurologist treats a variety of diseases that deal with the nervous system and the brain. Among these include, epilepsy, seizure disorders, some types of intractable pain, and Parkinson's Disease.

Yes I'm afraid you can I am going through my 3rd bout of Bells. My first was in 1987 the second in 2000 and now my third in 2009. One good think I know what to expect and have my bib ready to catch my dinner!!

i have had a fainting problem ever since i was a baby. I faint over 20 times a year. and it doesnt feel good at all. Your head is pounding and when i faint i hear a loud beeping noise. I usually cry after i get up because it is really scary and my body is like numb. usually when people faint they also go pale. Its not just like sleeping. Its like your still alive but cant move. Some people also hit their heads or something and it hurts mostly because of that. When i first got it i turned purple.

here is some facts about fainting:

- your blood pressure drops

- loose muscle control

- not enough oxygen flows through your blood to the brain

Here is some things to do when you faint:

- lie down and put your legs up

- loosen belt, collar or shirt

- if you cant lie down put your head between your knees

if you want anymore info email mee =)

Epilepsy is a disorder affecting the central nervous system. It is characterized by recurrent seizures.

From a medical standpoint, there are 5 early signs of hypoxia, one way to remember them is to use A-T-R-I-A. Does the patient have Anxiety? Does the patient have Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate)? Is the patient showing Restlessness? Is the patient Irritable? and lastly, Is the patient Apprehensive?

The medical title DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. DOs are fully licensed physicians who practice in all areas of medicine and have a holistic approach to patient care, emphasizing the body's ability to heal itself. They receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system and often use osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as part of their practice. Like MDs (Doctors of Medicine), DOs can prescribe medication and perform surgery.

Hypnagogic Hallucination/Sleep Paralysis