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Bell's Palsy Fact Sheet

Internet URL

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/bells/detail_bells.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Description

Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to one of the two facial nerves.

Related Topics

Review Date

12/9/2004

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