Bell's palsy refers to a condition in which the muscles and soft tissues of the face are affected by severe head injury or stroke. This condition is also called aphasia. Bell's palsy, also known as facial nerve palsy, is a very common type of facial nerve palsy that was once thought to be completely without any identifiable cause (idiopathic facial palsy). However, recent research suggests that in some cases Bell's palsy can be caused by an underlying medical condition or viral infection.
This disease is the result of a malfunction of the neurological system that affects the facial nerves. Although the condition can affect any part of the face, the most common symptoms are facial tics, scuffling of the eyes, and spastic movements of the facial muscles. Most people with this condition are between the ages of fifteen and thirty-four.
There have been a number of studies on the causes of facial palsy, and researchers have not yet come to a definitive cause for the disorder. Some researchers believe that this disorder is caused by abnormalities in the central nervous system or the brain itself. Others believe it is the result of brain injury.
Although this disorder does not occur due to a direct hit to the brain, in rare cases the disorder may be related to a traumatic brain injury. In these cases, the brain has been exposed to too much shock for any normal amount of time. In some rare cases, other health problems such as a stroke or epilepsy may be involved as well.
Studies have found that the first two possible causes are most common, while only a very small percentage of cases have been linked to epilepsy. Other factors that may be linked to this disorder include low blood pressure, an abnormal growth of the brain, or a tumor of the brain. Even though there is no proven cause for this disorder, it is thought to be hereditary.
There are several genetic disorders that may be the root cause of the disorder, and research has also shown that there may be several environmental factors that contribute to the development of this disorder as well. Some of the possible genetic factors include Fragile X Syndrome, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome.
Although most cases of Bell Palsy are a result of brain damage due to a traumatic event, there are a few cases where the disease is also believed to be related to a chemical imbalance in the body
This is more likely to occur in cases of trauma to the brain, such as stroke or traumatic brain injury. When chemicals in the brain become unbalanced, nerve cells can damage causing Bell palsy.
There is no real way to know the exact causes of this condition, but research has proven that there are many possible causes. The treatments available for this disorder are also very different depending on the cause of the disorder. Since this is a disorder that can have serious effects on a person's life, it is important that parents seek medical advice if their child shows symptoms of this condition.
In order to understand the possible reasons why Bell Palsy occurs, one must first understand the brain and how it functions. The brain is the part of the body that controls all the major functions, including muscle control. When a person experiences an injury to the brain, the ability to think properly is impaired and the result is a type of motor loss.
One of the symptoms that doctors believe is caused by nerve death is when the brain stops functioning and stops sending messages to the muscles. Other symptoms may include twitching, stiffness and weakness of the muscles. The patient may also experience difficulty walking, swallowing, speaking and even talking properly. Another symptom is that the patient may find that they cannot move their eyes.
Once a doctor diagnoses Bell Palsy, there are a number of possible treatments available for this condition. Some of them include physiotherapy, physical therapy and surgery.