Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : BELL`S PALSY : NEW TRENDS OF TREATMENT شلل ( بل ) : طرق جديدة للعلاج   Document Language : English  Abstract : Idiopathic Bell`s palsy is a weakness or complete paralysis of facial muscles . On the other hand , it is a peripheral facial paralysis believed to be the result of edema and compression of the facial nerve at the meatal foramen inside the temporal canal in the temporal bone . More recently , it was shown that Bell`s palsy may be due to reactivated herpes simplex virus . Therefore , an agent like acyclovir which is effective against this virus seems logic to treat this condition . A study was undertaken to assess and compare the different modalities of treatment of early Bell`s palsy ; such as acupuncture , acyclovir , prednisolone , faradic stimulation , facial exercise , and short wave therapy . It was found that a combination of acupuncture and the common type of treatments is superior to other treatment modalities . Patients responded to acyclovir indicated that infection with herpes simplex virus is the most likely cause of Bell`s palsy .  ISSN : 0  Journal Name : EGYPTIAN RHEUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION  Volume : 1  Issue Number : 1  Publishing Year : 1998 AH 1998 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Saturday, February 6, 2010  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email محمود السحيمي Al-Suhaimi, Mahmoud Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  25169.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page