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Can chemotheraphy cause Bells Palsy.... My wife has had for five months now and got BP after the second chemo session. She has stage 4 large B cell lymphama and has completed 6 rounds consisting of 36 bags of chemo. Thank you for your response. Brad
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Bell's palsy occurs when the seventh cranial nerve becomes swollen or compressed, resulting in facial weakness or paralysis. The exact cause of this damage is unknown, but believed to be triggered by a viral infection. Her condition may not be caused by chemo as chemo may not cause swelling or irritation in nerve that causes Bell's palsy. I will suggest you see your Neurologist for evaluation.The symptoms may go away after some time even without treatment.However, your Doctor may judge the need for corticosteroids, antiviral drugs and physiotherapy. Hope this will help Best regards
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Can Chemotherapy Lead To Bell’s Palsy?
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Bell s palsy occurs when the seventh cranial nerve becomes swollen or compressed, resulting in facial weakness or paralysis. The exact cause of this damage is unknown, but believed to be triggered by a viral infection. Her condition may not be caused by chemo as chemo may not cause swelling or irritation in nerve that causes Bell s palsy. I will suggest you see your Neurologist for evaluation.The symptoms may go away after some time even without treatment.However, your Doctor may judge the need for corticosteroids, antiviral drugs and physiotherapy. Hope this will help Best regards