Bell’s Palsy

Alexandra FoulkeIT 2010, Georgia State University

Assignment 11April 8, 2013

What is Bell’s Palsy?A disorder that impacts normal function

of muscles on the face Cranial Nerve VII (The Facial Nerve)

What is the cause of this disorder?Some type of outside pathogen

The cause is currently being thoroughly studied

Effects of Bell’s Palsy Paralysis

Caused by inflammation of the facial nerveDistortion of one side of face Difficulty opening one eye, chewing, eating,

etc.

TreatmentsIf this disorder is treated early, all or

most of the side effects will subsideCorticosteroidsPhysical Therapy Acupuncture

Celebrities Affected Tony Gonzalez, Pierce Brosnan, George

Clooney, Sylvester Stallone, and Andrew Lloyd Webber are only a few of celebrities who have suffered from this disorder.

Bell’s Palsy

This disorder affects many people, and unfortunately many of them are unfamiliar with this particular disease. The cause is still unknown, but there are possible treatments.