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DescriptionA syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral facial paralysis which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with Herpesvirus 1, Human infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)

Bell's Palsy

Spring1998 Newsletter from The Facial Paralysis Center (Site) - The Pittsburgh center describes relaxation techniques and tips for improving photographs of the paralyzed face. Also biographies of staff members at the time the newsletter was published.
Facial nerve (VII) paralysis (Site) - Neuroanatomy of various syndromes involving paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve.
Associates in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Bell's Palsy (Site) - Information about Bell's palsy, including explanatory diagram and aspects of recovery and rehabilitation.
Prednisone for Bell's Palsy (Site) - Effect of early treatment of Bell's palsy with prednisolone. Interpretation of one study by Bandolier, a UK health care journal.
What is Facial Retraining? (Site) - A program designed to retrain facial muscles for movement and expression after facial paralysis. Relevant to patients with residuals or incomplete recoveries.
Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Bell's Palsy (Site) - Answers to frequently asked questions, for discussion purposes.
Thought Technology's Advances in EMG Monitoring (Site) - Applications of EMG biofeedback in patients with injury or impairment of peripheral nerves including Bell's Palsy.
Is Tegretol used for Bells Palsy? (Site) - The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum - "ask the doctor" medical forum for patients hosted by Med Help Intl.
Bell's Palsy (Site) - Information sheet on Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis) compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Eyelid Surgery In Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) (Site) - Description of some surgical procedures currently available. Site is accessible for people with low vision.
Saving Faces: Specialized Surgery helps Patients with Facial Paralysis (Site) - Article by Tim Stephens on reconstructive surgery for a patient with facial paralysis. Relevant to the small proportion of people with Bell's palsy who do not regain normal facial movement.
TCM Treatment (Site) - Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve Bell's facial paralysis with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs.
Acute Idiopathic Facial Palsy (Site) - Information about Bell's palsy, including clinical features, differential diagnosis of seventh cranial nerve weakness, prognosis, treatment and further reading.
HealthLink MCW (Site) - Offers a question and answer entitled, Bell's Palsy symptoms should be evaluated.
The Bell's Palsy Network (Site) - FAQs, forum, weekly chat and links.
LEF Bell's Palsy Information (Site) - Abstracts of journal articles covering various aspects of the disease and treatments, compiled by the Life Extension Foundation.
Bell's Palsy (Site) - Describes this condition, the prognosis, related conditions, tests, and treatment.
Bell's Palsy Diary (Site) - Bell's palsy diary and a recovery graph, hoping to be value to others, from Rudy de Bruin. Site in English and Dutch language.
Bell's Palsy Information Site (Site) - Information including diagrams about the causes, symptoms, effects and treatment of Bell's palsy. Also information on Ramsey Hunt Syndrome and other types of facial paralysis.
Bell's Palsy (BUPA) (Site) - Description of Bell's palsy, including symptoms, complications, treatment and recovery. Explanatory diagram. From BUPA (UK).
Bell's Palsy: Ophthalmology 02/16/98 (Site) - An ophthalmological viewpoint. Describes some available methods of protecting the cornea.
Fighting Bells Palsy (Site) - A personal story, including what the author is doing to fight to regain his face and helpful links.
Bell's Palsy - Facial Nerve Disorders (Site) - Description of the condition,the nerve, and facial muscles, as well as diagnosis and treatment information.
Facial Nerve Problems: Bell's Palsy (Site) - MedicineNet.com's description of the condition including outlines of symptoms and the Herpes virus theory.
From the Grand Rounds Archive at Baylor College of Medicine (Site) - Overview of the condition, including historical shifts in treatment methods. Also grades of paralysis, causes and prognosis.
Varied Use of Microsurgery (Site) - Cross-facial nerve graft to improve symmetry and smile. By Professor Earl Owen of Sidney, AU.
eMedicine Health - Bell Palsy (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of sudden weakness of one side of the face.
eMedicine Health - Bell Palsy (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing an overview and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
eMedTV Bell's Palsy Channel (Site) - Offers medically reviewed information on the symptoms, causes and the current treatments.