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What Are Symptoms Of Bell S Palsy?
I need to know if I suffer with Bells Palsy. The left side of my face drags. My PCP avoids the question of Bells Palsy. He calls it TIA. He has me scared straight that I will have a major STROKE with in a year. I am 57 female. with 2 previous TIA episodes in mid forty s. I suffered a consusion 3 weeks ago and have short memory loss. The stroke was due to being out of my meds. And serve stress.
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hello,
Stroke is a possible cause. Bell’s palsy is the idiopathic facial weakness without any obvious cause. You can opt for an MRI scan. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Stroke is a possible cause. Bell’s palsy is the idiopathic facial weakness without any obvious cause. You can opt for an MRI scan. Consult a neurologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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