Bell’s Palsy “Laqwa”: Survey Based Study

Abstract

Idiopathic facial paralysis, also known as Bell's Palsy is one of the common facial nerve. It is the neuropathy of the peripheral branch of seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve) which has a sudden onset. It usually results from trauma, compression, infection or any metabolic abnormalities. However, in most of the cases no etiology is identified and the conclusive diagnosis is idiopathic. Here we report one such case of facial paralysis with defective speech and heaviness of left side of the face and application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation [TENS] therapy on this patient.