Bells Palsy Treatment in India

Aditya Patel, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Aditya Patel, a 28-year-old software engineer, woke up one Tuesday morning to a terrifying discovery: the right side of his face felt completely numb and unresponsive. When he tried to sip his morning tea, it dribbled down his chin. Looking in the mirror, he saw a face he didn't recognize, his right eye wouldn't close fully, and his smile was a lopsided grimace. Panicked, he thought he was having a stroke. His primary care physician, Dr. Mehta, quickly diagnosed him with Bell's Palsy after a physical exam, ruling out stroke due to the absence of other neurological deficits. Dr. Mehta explained it was likely inflammation of the facial nerve, possibly triggered by a recent viral cold. He prescribed a 10-day course of oral prednisone (a corticosteroid) to reduce nerve swelling and recommended using artificial tears and an eye patch to protect his cornea. The first few days on medication were emotionally brutal for Aditya; he felt self-conscious during video calls and avoided social situations. However, after about a week, he noticed the first flicker of movement returning to his cheek. Over the next month, with gentle facial exercises, nearly 90% of his function returned. The relief was profound. He moved from a state of fear and social isolation to immense gratitude for his body's ability to heal, gaining a new sense of resilience.