scholarly journals Observational analysis on role of acupuncture in duration of functional recovery in Bell’s Palsy: A pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaya Satyal ◽  
Ayush Chandra ◽  
Avinash Chandra ◽  
Pradeep KC
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Observational Analysis

scholarly journals Role of Vitamin D Deficiency on The Onset and Prognosis of Bell’s Palsy

ENT Updates ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emre OCAK ◽  
Muhammed Sefa UYAR ◽  
Deniz KOCAOZ ◽  
Emre MİRİCİ ◽  
Aydın ACAR
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy

scholarly journals ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDITA (BELL’S PALSY) – A CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1898-1903
Author(s):  
Seema Bahatkar ◽  
Rajiv Tarpe ◽  
Kinjal H. Daiyya
Keyword(s):  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Oral Medications ◽  
Angle Deviation ◽  
The Face ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment ◽  
Modern Perspective

Ardita is considered as one amongst the vata nanatmaj vyadhis described in Ayurvedic classics. Ardita is a condition caused due to the unusual functioning of vata dosha which results in loss of functioning of one half of the face. It can be correlated with Bell's Palsy from modern perspective. This disease proves to be disturbing from a functional and cosmetic point of view. A 27year old male patient came to OPD with a chief complaint of difficulty in closing right eye, angle deviation of the mouth towards left, difficulty while eating, unable to whistle as well as puffing of cheeks, drooling of saliva, etc. from 20 days. History and examination lead to the diagnosis of Bell's Palsy. Consid- ering the signs and symptoms, the patient was treated as per the ayurvedic line of treatment for Ardita. The patient was admitted and ayurvedic treatment (Panchakarma + Oral medications) i.e. Nasya, Pindasweda, Kukkutanda sweda, Akshitarpan was given for 21days. The patient had great relief with marked improvement in the above said symptoms. Thus, Ayurveda is fruitful in treating patients with Ardita. Keywords: Ardita, Nasya, Pindasweda, Kukkutanda sweda, Akshitarpan

The role of the facial nerve latency test in the prognosis of Bell's Palsy

1990 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 1083-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonios Th. Skevas ◽  
Vasilios G. Danielides ◽  
Dimitrios A. Assimakopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Facial Nerve Latency Test

Role of Compression in the ætiology of Bell's Palsy

1964 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Jain ◽  
A. P. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy

scholarly journals The Potential Role of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Bell's Palsy: A Hypothesis-Generating Study Based on a Nationwide Cohort

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuan-Ying Li ◽  
Mei-Chia Chou ◽  
Renin Chang ◽  
Hei-Tung Yip ◽  
Yao-Min Hung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Index Date ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Our purpose was to investigate whether people with a previous human papillomavirus (HPV) infection were associated with an increased risk of Bell's palsy (BP).Methods: By using Taiwan population-based data, patients aged > 18 years with HPV infection (n = 22,260) from 2000 to 2012 were enrolled and compared with control subjects who had never been diagnosed with an HPV infection at a 1:4 ratio matched by sex, age, index date, and co-morbidities (n = 89,040). The index date was the first date of HPV diagnosis. All the patients were tracked until the occurrence of BP. Cox proportional hazards regression was applied to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) for the development of BP in both groups.Results: The HPV group had 1.25 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.03–1.51] times higher risk of BP compared with the non-HPV group after adjusting for sex, age, and co-morbidities. The association of HPV and BP was significant in the sensitivity analyses. In the subgroup analysis, the impact of HPV infection on the risk of BP was more pronounced in the elderly > 50 years [adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) =1.86; 95% CI = 1.37–2.52], hypertension (aHR = 1.65; 95% CI = 1.17–2.31), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (aHR = 2.14, 95% CI 1.333.43) subgroups.Conclusions: Patients with HPV infection have a higher risk of subsequent BP compared with non-HPV patients. More rigorous studies are needed to confirm if and how specific HPV genotypes are associated with BP and the possible role of vaccines in disease prevention.

scholarly journals Effects of Laser Acupuncture Therapy for Patients With Inadequate Recovery From Bell’s Palsy: Preliminary Results From Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e70-e70
Author(s):  
Gil Ton ◽  
Li-Wen Lee ◽  
Wen-Chao Ho ◽  
Cheng-Hao Tu ◽  
Yi-Hung Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Acupuncture Therapy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Laser Acupuncture ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Inadequate recovery from Bell’s palsy exists in a third of patients and results in physical and social impairments. The controversial nature of existing medical treatment options means that novel, alternative approaches are needed. In basic and clinical studies, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has proven successful in regenerating peripheral nerves. Laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) is a rapidly growing treatment modality; however, its effectiveness for treating chronic Bell’s palsy is unknown. The feasibility of this innovative approach is the focus of this pilot study. Methods: A two-armed, parallel, randomized, investigator-subject-assessor-blinded, sham-controlled pilot study was conducted, and 17 eligible subjects were randomly allocated to either LAT (n=8) or sham LAT (n=9). The LAT group received three treatments each week for six weeks (18 sessions), while the sham LAT group received the same procedure but with a sham laser device. The change from baseline to week 6 in the social subscale of the Facial Disability Index (FDI) was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were changes in the House-Brackmann facial paralysis scale (HB), the Sunnybrook facial grading system (SB) and a stiffness scale at weeks 3 and 6. Results: A significant difference was shown in the HB score (P=0.0438) between baseline and week 3 and borderline significance was observed in both SB and stiffness scores from baseline to week 6 (P=0.0598 and P=0.0980 respectively). There was no significant difference in the FDI score between baseline and week 6. Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this clinical trial is the first such investigation on this topic. Our findings suggest that using LAT may have clinical effects on long-term complications of Bell’s palsy and justify further large-scale studies.

scholarly journals Role of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Bell’s Palsy: A Case Study of Three Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-241
Author(s):  
Nasrin Bharti
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Early Management ◽  
The Face ◽  
Conventional Physiotherapy

Bell's palsy is an idiopathic, unilateral facial paralysis, caused by a malfunction anywhere along the facial nerve's peripheral portion, from the pons distally. Bell's palsy is treated by removing the cause of nerve injury, strengthening the face muscles, and restoring facial function. Physical therapy in the form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), massage and facial exercises is used as adjuvant to hasten recovery. The aim of this study is to access of role of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) treatment in Bell’s palsy patients. A detailed neurological assessment of three patients was done with emphasis on facial muscles and severity of paralysis was graded according to House Brackmann scale (HBS). Conventional physiotherapy was given in the form of electrical stimulation, facial massage, exercises and functional re-education on a daily basis. Patients were assessed at weekly and 1months after the treatment. They experienced complete recovery within 1month follow-up, no recurrence was observed and all patients have normal facial movement. Physiotherapy in the form of NMES and facial exercises has a effective role in the early management of Bell’s palsy. Keywords: Bell’s palsy; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; House Brackmann scale; physiotherapy.

Role of Electroneurography as a Prognostic Indicator for Bell’s Palsy Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Marwa Abd Elfattah ◽  
Enass Eliwa ◽  
Ibrahim Abdelal ◽  
Amany Ebaid
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Indicator ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy
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