Fast Recovery Treating with Alternative Tens and Laser Therapy in Acute Case of Bells Palsy: A Case Report

Fast Recovery Treating with Alternative Tens and Laser Therapy in Acute Case of Bells Palsy: A Case Report

Dr. Doyel Roy (1st) (Senior lecturer, dept of Oral medicine and radiology, Dr. HSRSM Dental College and Hospital, Hingoli, Maharashtra, 431513, dr.rodoyel2206@gmail.com)

Dr. Sangamesh NC (Prof & HOD, dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, csang63@rediffmail.com)

Dr. Gargi Ghosh (BDS, MPH) (dr.gargi25@gmail.com)

Abstract:-

Bell’s palsy is a state of temporary weakness of the facial muscles. It can occur when the nerves that control facial muscular activity become inflamed, swollen, or compressed. Difficulty in smiling or closing eye on the affected side is one of the most common difficulties, faced by most of the patients. In most cases, Bell’s palsy is temporary and symptoms usually go away after a few weeks to months. Although Bell’s palsy can occur at any age, the condition is more common among middle-aged people. It is named after the Scottish anatomist Charles Bell, who was the first to depict the condition. Most of the time etiology is unknown or idiopathic. Steroids are the first line drug of choice. There are reported cases of Bell’s palsy treated with electrical stimulation, Laser, and other palliative treatment modalities like antivirals, Vitamin B12 combined with steroid  and physical therapy, as well as heat therapy. Here, a case of acute idiopathic Bell’s palsy is described with complete recovery within two weeks.

Key Words: - Bell’s palsy, Bell’s Phenomenon, TENS and Laser therapy, Facial Disability Index