13/05/2026
You wake up. Half your face isn't moving. You can't close your eye. You can't smile
on one side. Water is dribbling when you try to drink.
First — check these things:
✅ Can you move your arm and leg? Yes → likely Bell's palsy
❌ Arm or leg also weak? → Call emergency services immediately. That's a stroke.
Bell's palsy is a compression of the facial nerve — not a stroke. And most people
recover significantly within 3–6 months. But WHAT YOU DO IN THE FIRST 72 HOURS
determines how well and how fast.
See a doctor for corticosteroids within 72 hours. Start physiotherapy as soon as
possible. The difference in outcome between early vs. late intervention is significant.
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