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Can Bell's Palsy Re-occur Like How Shingles Can?

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Question : Does Bell Palsy reoccur, such as shingles can?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Rarely reoccurs

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Bell's palsy rarely reoccurs. If there is repeated involvement of the facial nerve, then evaluation for other causes like local ear pathology, sarcoidosis or vasculitis should be suspected.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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Can Bell's Palsy Re-occur Like How Shingles Can?

Brief Answer: Rarely reoccurs Detailed Answer: Hello, Bell's palsy rarely reoccurs. If there is repeated involvement of the facial nerve, then evaluation for other causes like local ear pathology, sarcoidosis or vasculitis should be suspected. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Neeraj Kumar Neurologist