Causes of Bell's Palsy
Cause of Bell's Palsy: Researchers in Japan identified the common cold sore virus, herpes simplex, as the likely cause of most cases of Bell's palsy. 1
Underlying condition causes of Bell's Palsy: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Bell's Palsy) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Bell's Palsy includes:
Bell's Palsy as a complication: Other conditions that might have Bell's Palsy as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Bell's Palsy. The list of conditions listing Bell's Palsy as a complication in our database includes:
Bell's Palsy as a symptom: Conditions listing Bell's Palsy as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Bell's Palsy. The list of conditions listing Bell's Palsy as a symptom in our database includes:
Related information for causes of Bell's Palsy:
Further relevant information on causes of Bell's Palsy may be found
in the risk factors for Bell's Palsy
and underlying causes of Bell's Palsy.
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Bell's Palsy Information Page: NINDS
Last revision:
May 26, 2003
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