There is no cure or standard course of treatment for Bell's palsy. The most important factor in treatment is to eliminate the source of the nerve damage. Some cases are mild and do not require treatment since the symptoms usually subside on their own within 2 weeks. Get more information on the treatment of Bell's Palsy from the AAN and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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There is no cure or standard course of treatment for Bell's palsy. The most important factor in treatment is to eliminate the source of the nerve damage. Some cases are mild and do not require treatment since the symptoms usually subside on their own within 2 weeks. Get more information on the treatment of Bell's Palsy from the AAN and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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