Warning Signs Of Bell's Palsy

Headaches

When the seventh cranial nerve swells and presses against the bone passage surrounding it, pain often results. Headaches, or pressure in the head, are a common symptom of Bell's palsy. Head pain may be accompanied by the inability to completely close the eye on one side of the face. Eye patches and special drops are then needed to protect the eye. This may also indirectly help ease the head pain and any eye pain that may be present. Treatment for headaches due to Bell's palsy is typically the same as treating a headache for any other reason. Focus on reducing inflammation and getting some rest to relieve the pain in the head as much as possible. Treatment for a headache may also help reduce other Bell's palsy symptoms.

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Drooling

Babies drool because they don't yet have the fine motor control to prevent it. Sometimes even healthy adults can drool a little while they are sleeping. However, drooling in an adult who is awake and aware is not normal. In fact, it's a sign of neurological damage. The seventh cranial nerve directly controls the orbicularis oris muscle, which surrounds the mouth and lips, of the face. It's necessary for activities such as opening and closing the mouth and for playing certain brass musical instruments like the trumpet. The orbicularis oris muscle is also known as the kissing muscle. When the cranial nerve is swollen and inflamed, it is weak and cannot function properly. It can't properly control the mouth, often causing the mouth to remain slightly open, resulting in drooling.

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