Bell’s palsy

What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of your face. It is caused by inflammation or damage to the facial nerve. It is usually temporary. Most people start to get better in 2 weeks and are fully recovered in 3 to 6 months. A few people don’t recover fully and are left with some weakness or paralysis of the muscles on that side of their face. What are the symptoms of Bell’s palsy? The main symptom is weakness or paralysis of one side of your face. It is usually at its worst