Bell's Palsy

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Bell's Palsy(Free Handout)

Causes

Viral infections such as herpes simplex, herpes zoster (shingles), chickenpox mumps, mononucleosis (mono), or HIV and bacterial infections such as Lyme disease or tuberculosis can cause inflammation and swelling of the facial nerve leading to Bell's palsy A brainstem tumor, skull fracture, or neurological condition caused by chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, Guillain-Barre syndrome) can also lead to Bell's palsy


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