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Risk Factors and Complications of the Disease
The biggest risk factor for Bell’s palsy is pregnancy. Women who are pregnant are already giving in a lot of energy to develop their babies and so nerve weakness is a common incidence. This is the reason why pregnant mothers are advised to take a lot of supplements. If you have diabetes or an infection of the upper respiratory tract, you are more likely to get the disease.
People who have a family history are generally more prone to this disease condition. In some people, Bell’s palsy can become a recurring state but this is very rare. The only option that makes this disease recurring is the predisposition of genes in the family history.
The complications of this disease vary from person to person. A patient with only mild to moderate cases will recover within a month. However, a severe case of Bell’s palsy can even aggravate the complete paralysis of the body. If the radiological exam is not taken properly, inattention to the condition can even result in abnormal growth of the facial nerves and temporary damage to the facial muscles.
Because Bell’s palsy affects the nerves innervating the face, the closing of the eyelids and the secretion of tears is also altered. Severe damage can cause extreme dryness of the eyes and damage to the sclera of the eyes.
