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Suggest Treatment For Bells Palsy

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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Question: I have attached herewith the current consultation notes, just want a second opinion on the illness as it has been status quo since past 15days
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment is along correct lines.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and diagnosis. It is suggestive of Bell's palsy. You can find detailed information about this condition on my blog (link is pasted below):

http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in/2011/07/facial-palsy-bells-palsy.html

In your case, medications have been given correctly. May be, a course of anti-viral medications such as acyclovir or valaciclovir should also have been used.

At this stage, the most important part of treatment is physiotherapy- facial exercises and electrical current stimulation of the nerve.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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Suggest Treatment For Bells Palsy

Brief Answer: Treatment is along correct lines. Detailed Answer: Hi Ms XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and diagnosis. It is suggestive of Bell's palsy. You can find detailed information about this condition on my blog (link is pasted below): http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in/2011/07/facial-palsy-bells-palsy.html In your case, medications have been given correctly. May be, a course of anti-viral medications such as acyclovir or valaciclovir should also have been used. At this stage, the most important part of treatment is physiotherapy- facial exercises and electrical current stimulation of the nerve. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/