Abstract:Bell’s palsy is an acute unilateral facial palsy of the lower motor neuron type predominantly affecting middle aged men. Although exact aetiology is unknown but probable causes include entrapment of the nerve at the mental foramen and vasospasm due to external factors. Surgical management along with medical management provides an assuring relief for the Bell’s palsy sufferers, may produce adverse effects such as facial nerve palsy or post-surgical synkinesis. Homoeopathic medicines, when selected based on sign… Show more
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