Signs and Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy: What to Look Out For

Recovery Signs of Bell’s palsy

Just as the onset of Bell’s palsy is gradual, the recovery is very slow too. The signs and symptoms of Bell’s palsy might slow down or show improvement as the recovery period sets in. Most of the time, the muscles come back to their normal tone and the patient is able to smile properly. The eyelids and the tears would not be a problem anymore and the pain will fade away gradually too. All these signs show that the person is in recovery.

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