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Hi There, I Suffer From Mild Bells Palsy And The
Question: hi there, i suffer from mild bells palsy and the last few days ive had quite a bit of pain on my face and its affecting my eye and feels like its a bit swollen, will this go away without medication and what will help it
Brief Answer:
It may regress even without treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
True Bell palsy is a condition that may recover by itself even without treatment.
Treatment may be started in case of symptoms to minimize them or in the first days after the onset.
I think that you can use simple painkillers such as ibuprofen and artificial tears to protect the affected eye.
Discuss with your Neurologist for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
It may regress even without treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
True Bell palsy is a condition that may recover by itself even without treatment.
Treatment may be started in case of symptoms to minimize them or in the first days after the onset.
I think that you can use simple painkillers such as ibuprofen and artificial tears to protect the affected eye.
Discuss with your Neurologist for these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
so the swelling can go away on its own without mesication? is botox safe to do as i have booked an appointment for it and also accupuncture which i have never done, is it very effective on people with bells palsy
Brief Answer:
Both acupuncture and Botox may be used for Bell palsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Both acupuncture and Botox injections are treatment modalities for Bell palsy.
The efficacy of acupuncture still remains to be proven.
Botulinum toxin may help in relaxing the facial muscles after they have developed mass contraction.
So, in my opinion, these are safe symptom treatment modalities that you can use.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Both acupuncture and Botox may be used for Bell palsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Both acupuncture and Botox injections are treatment modalities for Bell palsy.
The efficacy of acupuncture still remains to be proven.
Botulinum toxin may help in relaxing the facial muscles after they have developed mass contraction.
So, in my opinion, these are safe symptom treatment modalities that you can use.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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