Bell’s Palsy (Acute Peripheral Facial Palsy) Definition
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What is the main sign of Bell's palsy?

  • Facial muscle paralysis on both sides of the face
  • Facial muscle paralysis usually on one side of the face (correct)
  • Loss of taste
  • Drooling and dry eyes
  • Which historical figure was considered to be the first to describe idiopathic facial paralysis in the early 19th century?

  • Nicolaus Anton Friedreich
  • James Douglas
  • Sir Charles Bell (correct)
  • Cornelis Stalpart van der Wiel
  • What are some other symptoms of Bell's palsy besides facial muscle paralysis?

  • Vision problems
  • Difficulty speaking, eating, or drinking, headache, and loss of taste (correct)
  • Hearing loss
  • Sensitivity to temperature changes
  • What is a possible cause of Bell's palsy?

    <p>Swelling of the facial nerve as it passes through the skull's bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common difficulties faced by individuals with Bell's palsy?

    <p>Difficulty in making full facial expressions on the affected side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How quickly can symptoms of Bell's palsy reach peak severity?

    <p>48 to 72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of Bell's Palsy?

    <p>Sudden weakness in one side of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Bell's Palsy is true?

    <p>It can cause one-sided smiles and drooping of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first to describe idiopathic facial paralysis in the early 19th century?

    <p>Sir Charles Bell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve is typically affected in Bell's Palsy?

    <p>Facial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical significance of James Douglas and Nicolaus Anton Friedreich in relation to Bell's Palsy?

    <p>They were earlier than Sir Charles Bell in describing the condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bell's Palsy was observed as early as 1683 by which individual?

    <p>Cornelis Stalpart van der Wiel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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