Bell’s Palsy | Symptoms

How do I know whether I have Bell’s palsy?

If you have Bell’s palsy, you may have some of the symptoms listed below. Usually, these symptoms affect just one side of your face.

• Drooping or weakness that makes the face look lopsided
• Loss of facial expression
• Twitching
• Trouble eating or drinking
• Trouble speaking
• Total or partial loss of taste
• Ear pain
• Sensitivity to sound
• Inability to close your eye
• Dry eye

Bell’s palsy symptoms appear quickly, usually reaching their worst in a couple of days. If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. He or she can tell you whether or not you have Bell’s palsy.