A CASE REPORT ON BELL’S PALSY TREATED SUCCESSFULLY WITH CAUSTICUM IN 3 MONTHS

Authors

  • Dr Pramod Singh

Abstract

Introduction: Bell’s Palsy is sudden onset of complete or incomplete, isolated, unilateral lower motor neuron facial palsy presented with Asymmetrical face, Inability to close eye, Bell’s phenomenon, Dribbling of saliva from angle of mouth, Epiphora, Earache, Hyperacusis. Bell’s palsy usually resolves within 4-8 weeks, usually such cases do not require much of treatment. In stubborn cases which extend beyond 6-8 weeks homeopathy aids in the recovery of the patient safely and surely whereas Conventional treatment includes the use of steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and Surgical Nerve decompression, can result in developing a lot of side effects without much improvement of the condition.

Case Summary: A male patient aged 16 years with Bell’s Palsy on left side of face from fear and sudden emotion reported here. Homoeopathic medicine Causticum30C was prescribed on basis of totality of symptom resolved Bell’s palsy within 3 months with no recurrence for 1 year. This case report with photographic evidence shows the effectiveness of Causticum30C in Bell’s palsy of left side of face.

KEYWORDS: Bell’s palsy, Facial paralysis, Causticum, Homoeopathic medicine, Case, Fear

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2021-02-22

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Case Study Research Article