I would like to know if bells palsey runs in family.
the reason I asked is 3 years ago I had it for 4 months and now my 9 yr old has. I dont know much about it thats why I need to know I have 3 other kids also. If some one knows please reply.
2007-01-03 17:55:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
she got it 4 days ago she also has an ear infection she gets those all the time. so im worried she may get it agin
2007-01-03 18:09:35 · update #1
The condition is not infectious and although many people will find that someone else in the family has had Bell’s palsy, it is not hereditary. You might feel very self-conscious and embarrassed by the weakness and a lot of support and encouragement will be needed. Please see this web site: www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/neurology/201744.html
2007-01-03 18:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it when I was either 9 or 10. It was terrible. No one in my family has ever had and no one since has ever had it.
I do remember the Drs. saying that was strange that a child had it because it was usually found in the elderly.
I have never had it since. And I am fine. But I still remember not being able to go to school because I couldn't hardly talk and I slobbered a bit.
I used to sit at the kitchen table with a massager on my face all the time because I hated having it.
I hope that your 9 yr. old gets over it soon.
Good luck..
Try googling and see what comes up.
Take care...
2007-01-04 02:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by oodlesoanimals 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bell's Palsy
Children commonly get Bells palsy, a condition that causes one side of their face to be paralyzed. It usually occurs about two weeks after a viral infection, especially after infection with the Epstein-Barr (the virus that causes mononucleosis) or herpes simplex virus (a common cause of fever blisters) or after having Lyme disease. Bell palsy is thought to be an allergic or immune reaction to having one of these viruses.
Children with Bells palsy may have pain or tingling in their ear, then, the upper and lower part of one side of their face will become paralyzed (this happens very quickly, usually within hours), they will be unable to close their eye and their mouth will droop in the corner (this is all on the same side of their face). They will have a normal sense of touch and sensation on that side of their face, although they may lose their sense of taste on the front part of their tongue.
There is no treatment for Bells palsy, and although commonly used in adults, steroids are not routinely used in the treatment of children with Bell palsy. Most children will recover without any problems within two to four weeks. Some children will recover and have very mild weakness in the muscles on that side of their face and a few will remain paralyzed.
If your child is unable to close his eye, then he may need to use artificial tears and/or an eye patch to protect his eye from drying out.
No testing is usually required for children with uncomplicated Bell's palsy. If your child does not get better or if he has other symptoms, then your physician will probably order an MRI or CT of the head or refer you to a Pediatric Neurologist for further management.
2007-01-04 02:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by pannme 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I'm the first in my family to have it (diagnosed 4 days ago at age 58).
But I have a friend age 60 who has had it twice (at age 15 and 40), and one of her 3 daughters had it (at age 15).
2007-01-04 02:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by actuator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds possible doesn't it? A friend of mine had accupuncture for bell's palsy and it cleared up almost immediately.
2007-01-04 02:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could. And thats the most honest answer I have.
2007-01-04 01:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋