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What Is The Treatment For Severe Headache And Neck Pain In Bell S Palsy Patient?
I am recovering from Bell s Palsy and I keep getting severe headaches. They can either be around my right eye (right side was affected) or behind right ear or around the right side of my neck. It is closer to the back of the head. It wakes me up because it hurts so bad. What do I do?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Hello,
In Bell's palsy the affected side may lead to incomplete closure of the eye lead to prone for infections. Use artificial tears eye drops. Other possibilities are like migrane headache or cluster headache. Use tablet naproxen 250 mg for five days. Do yoga and meditation. Avoid excessive steroid intake. If no improvement please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
In Bell's palsy the affected side may lead to incomplete closure of the eye lead to prone for infections. Use artificial tears eye drops. Other possibilities are like migrane headache or cluster headache. Use tablet naproxen 250 mg for five days. Do yoga and meditation. Avoid excessive steroid intake. If no improvement please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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