Warning Signs Of Bell's Palsy

Headaches

When the seventh cranial nerve swells and presses against the bone passage surrounding it, pain often results. Headaches, or pressure in the head, are a common symptom of Bell's palsy. Head pain may be accompanied by the inability to completely close the eye on one side of the face. Eye patches and special drops are then needed to protect the eye. This may also indirectly help ease the head pain and any eye pain that may be present. Treatment for headaches due to Bell's palsy is typically the same as treating a headache for any other reason. Focus on reducing inflammation and getting some rest to relieve the pain in the head as much as possible. Treatment for a headache may also help reduce other Bell's palsy symptoms.

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