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BELL’S PALSY: A Nerve Damage


What is Bell’s Palsy?Maritess Manalang-Quinto, RN, MANc Bell’s Palsy also known as facial nerve paralysis is a cranial nerve disorder.  It involves the cranial nerve seven, which causes weakness and paralysis of the facial muscle.  The cause is unknown.  Possible causes maybe viral, such such herpes simplex or herpes zoster.  Other possible causes maybe because of vascular ischemia (lack of…

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