

On Bell’s Palsy
Bell's Palsy is the most common form of facial paralysis. A stroke patient or someone with a brain tumor can have facial paralysis, as opposed to someone with Bell's Palsy, which is caused by a virus or inflammation of the facial nerve. Bell’s Palsy is often associated with the reactivation of a virus known to cause cold sores (Herpes Simplex Virus). The swelling prevents the nerve from sending correct signals to the brain, thus resulting in paralysis. Bell’s Palsy has a quic