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Question: Hi,
My brother was affected with bell'spalsy. He used the course of medicine and physiotherapy after consulting neurologist. he is fine now but sometimes he is facing some difficulty to open his moth completely as his nerve near the ear completely unlocked i guess.
what exactly the problem would be? and how can he completely recoverd from this issue? CAn you suggest some medicine??
He got the PhD admission and went to XXXXXXX in XXXXXXX Does he need to take any precautions at place like XXXXXXX to get rid of this problem.
My brother was affected with bell'spalsy. He used the course of medicine and physiotherapy after consulting neurologist. he is fine now but sometimes he is facing some difficulty to open his moth completely as his nerve near the ear completely unlocked i guess.
what exactly the problem would be? and how can he completely recoverd from this issue? CAn you suggest some medicine??
He got the PhD admission and went to XXXXXXX in XXXXXXX Does he need to take any precautions at place like XXXXXXX to get rid of this problem.
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy would help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your brother's symptoms, and treatment received.
For Bell's palsy, the treatment at this stage is physiotherapy. Medicines do not play much role now.
Physiotherapy would include facial exercises and electrical stimulation of the facial nerves.
Vitamin B12 supplements such as methycobal tablets may also be used.
No special precautions are needed and he can lead a normal life.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Physiotherapy would help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your brother's symptoms, and treatment received.
For Bell's palsy, the treatment at this stage is physiotherapy. Medicines do not play much role now.
Physiotherapy would include facial exercises and electrical stimulation of the facial nerves.
Vitamin B12 supplements such as methycobal tablets may also be used.
No special precautions are needed and he can lead a normal life.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
he did both facial excercises and underwent elctrical stimulations and vibrations.
but still he is feeling like pain near the ear while eating. Does this lead to any longterm problem??
but still he is feeling like pain near the ear while eating. Does this lead to any longterm problem??
Brief Answer:
No long term problems are expected.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
We do not expect any long term problems in Bell's palsy.
Pain may occur due to regeneration of the damaged facial nerve, and there is no need to worry.
Medicines such as pregabalin capsules may be used, if the pain is troublesome.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
No long term problems are expected.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
We do not expect any long term problems in Bell's palsy.
Pain may occur due to regeneration of the damaged facial nerve, and there is no need to worry.
Medicines such as pregabalin capsules may be used, if the pain is troublesome.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Which one should he use "methycobal tablets" or "pregabalin capsules" or both?
Brief Answer:
Both tablets may be used.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Both tablets may be used. Methycobal is vitamin b12 and helps in recovery of facial nerve damage.
Pregabalin helps relieve the pain of nerve origin.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Both tablets may be used.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Both tablets may be used. Methycobal is vitamin b12 and helps in recovery of facial nerve damage.
Pregabalin helps relieve the pain of nerve origin.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thankyou very much for your assistance.
Brief Answer:
Thank you.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you and best wishes,
Dr Sudhir XXXXXXX MD DM (neurology)
Thank you.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you and best wishes,
Dr Sudhir XXXXXXX MD DM (neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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