Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Had Bells Palsy Symptoms, Thought To Be Sinus Issue. Recovering From Upper Respiratory Infection And One Side Paralysis
Question: i've had Bells Palsy symptoms for almost a week now and my GP failed to recognize the symptoms, he thought it was a sinus issue, which it's not. I was recovering from a severe upper respiratory infection. Would seeing a neurologist be of any benefit now? The severe ear and left side head pain is subsiding but I have numbness and left side paralysis (can't raise eyebrows or smile). My Dr finally prescribed Tramadol and Meloxicam. Tramadol didn't help with pain.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it is definitely helpful and recommendable to you see a neurologist immediately . May be course of antibiotic will also be given to you .
It is also possible that you may had facial nerve palsy secondary to upper respiratory infection rather than having bells palsy . It will have to be determined that what is the cause . Plus neurophysiotherapy is very essential for recovery .
So I will advise you to consult a neurologist immediately .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it is definitely helpful and recommendable to you see a neurologist immediately . May be course of antibiotic will also be given to you .
It is also possible that you may had facial nerve palsy secondary to upper respiratory infection rather than having bells palsy . It will have to be determined that what is the cause . Plus neurophysiotherapy is very essential for recovery .
So I will advise you to consult a neurologist immediately .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Yes .
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back .
Definitely an ENT specialist can be of help to you . They are quite experienced in dealing with facial palsy as they frequently encounter such cases.I think he will be able to help you .
Dr. Shruti
Yes .
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back .
Definitely an ENT specialist can be of help to you . They are quite experienced in dealing with facial palsy as they frequently encounter such cases.I think he will be able to help you .
Dr. Shruti
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
