: paralysis of the facial nerve producing distortion on one side of the face
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Lopsided smiles associated with facial droop can be indicative of medical conditions, such as Bell's palsy or stroke, and require medical attention.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
People diagnosed with Bell's palsy experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Many suggested that the rapper may be suffering from Bell's palsy.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Mayo Clinic says that while the exact cause of Bell's palsy isn't clear, it can often be related to a viral infection.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
There are certain conditions where Bell's palsy can occur, such as pregnancy and Lyme disease.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
Thomas is not the first former or current NBA player who has dealt with Bell's palsy.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Viral infections or chronic disorders like Ménière's disease and Bell's palsy are most often the cause of vestibular neuritis.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
In April, when Karla was nearly 24 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a facial disorder, and preeclampsia and hospitalized at Texas Children’s Hospital.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
People diagnosed with Bell's palsy experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Many suggested that the rapper may be suffering from Bell's palsy.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Mayo Clinic says that while the exact cause of Bell's palsy isn't clear, it can often be related to a viral infection.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
There are certain conditions where Bell's palsy can occur, such as pregnancy and Lyme disease.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
Thomas is not the first former or current NBA player who has dealt with Bell's palsy.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Viral infections or chronic disorders like Ménière's disease and Bell's palsy are most often the cause of vestibular neuritis.
—Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
In April, when Karla was nearly 24 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a facial disorder, and preeclampsia and hospitalized at Texas Children’s Hospital.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Bell's palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bell%27s%20palsy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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