Bell’s palsy is a type of facial paralysis that mimics the signs and symptoms of a stroke. The etiology of Bell’s palsy is still debated. “The widely accepted mechanism is inflammation of the facial nerve during its course through the bony labyrinthine part of facial canal, which leads to compression of the axons, and disruption of blood supply to the nerve itself (Lee, 2013)”. The databases that were searched were CINHAL and MEDLINE. Bell’s palsy and steroids were the key words that were used to
Abstract Bell’s palsy is a very interesting phenomenon that results in the damage of the facial nerve that controls the muscles of the face. The cause of it is uncertain however, it is considered to be an autoimmune disorder due to viral infections that cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Symptoms of Bell’s palsy include numbness to the face causing the face and eyelids to droop. Relies heavily on signs and symptoms and examination of physical condition by a doctor is highly recommended. Patients