The NHS has said that if you have a dry mouth, you it could be a symptom of a little-known issue. Writing on the official website, the NHS says that you could have Bell’s palsy.

A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

Bell’s palsy is a relatively common condition, affecting roughly 15 to 30 people out of 100,000 every year. About 1 in 60 people will develop it at some point in their life. Who gets Bell’s palsy?

"People with Bell's palsy can get a very dry, painful eye due to being unable to close their eye or produce tears when the nerves stop working," says Neville. "The mouth can also become dry and ...

Philadelphia 76ers player Joel Embiid revealed during a press conference after his team’s win against the New York Knicks on Thursday, April 25 that he was recently diagnosed with Bell’s palsy ...

People with Bell’s palsy may have an increased risk of tooth decay and mouth diseases, as the disorder can affect natural self-cleaning abilities in the mouth. Food particles may remain in the ...

When to call 999 when someone has Bell’s palsy If you see someone’s face droop on one side, for example, the mouth or eye might droop, you should call 999. Recommended reading: ...

The NIH says the cause of the condition isn’t known. However, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Bell’s palsy can arise after an illness.. The good news is, most cases are short-lived.

If Bell’s palsy causes a person’s eye to remain open, they will need to tape it shut during the night to avoid the eye becoming severely dry. Taping the eye shut can also avoid damage to the ...

Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis, has affected him since before a play-in tournament earlier this month. Skip to content. NOWCAST WLWT News 5 at 7:00.

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.