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Facial Paralysis: When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Media personality Avri Gilad experienced facial paralysis due to Bell's palsy, prompting a medical explanation from Professor Mark Gutkin. Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the facial nerve, affects one side of the face and is common, with about 85% of patients recovering fully.
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What happened
- 01Avri Gilad experienced facial paralysis, diagnosed as Bell's palsy, highlighting the need for prompt medical checks.
- 02Bell's palsy involves inflammation of the facial nerve, causing paralysis on one side of the face.
- 03About 85% of Bell's palsy patients recover fully, with steroids often used to shorten the process.
- 04Medical evaluation is crucial to distinguish Bell's palsy from a potentially life-threatening stroke.
- 05The condition is thought to be caused by a viral reaction within the facial nerve.
- 06Bell's palsy affects fewer than 2,000 people annually in Israel and can occur at any age.
Prompt medical evaluation is crucial to rule out a stroke, although the condition is often caused by a viral reaction. Steroids are typically used to speed recovery.
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