Is the virus that causes bell’s palsy contagious?

If you’re looking for answers about Bell’s palsy, look no further! Here at The Daily Chuckle, we will put a smile on your face while giving you all the information necessary. Let us discuss if the virus that causes Bell’s palsy is contagious (or not).

What is Bell’s Palsy?

Before we dive into answering that question directly, let us first explain what Bell’s Palsy is in case some people reading this have been living under a rock their whole life. Just kidding!

Bell’s Palsy is facial paralysis of one side of your face caused by damage to your facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). This damage can occur from inflammation or swelling on the nerve itself, trauma or other health issues such as infections and tumors.

Symptoms usually appear suddenly and are most common among individuals between ages 16 and 60 years; If symptoms persist longer than six months, it may be classified as chronic baldness (not really). However, don’t worry too much because most cases resolve within three months with little medical intervention needed.

Causes Of Bell’s Palsy

The cause of bell’s palsy varies uncertainly across different patients; however three main factors may increase susceptibility including:

  • Viral infections (including COVID-19)
  • Stress
  • Exposure to cold temperatures

While it may seem these causes are contagious – in reality they are not within any diagnosed patient who subsequently showing signs of experiencing bells’ pasy symptoms (sorry hypochondriacs).

Of course everybody has questions regarding their own experience but why stress over something like this when there isn’t another person involved? Do yourself a favor; reduce stress during recovery period – spend more time watching comedy shows such as Family Guy or Brooklyn Nine-Nine where laughing muscles aren’t paralyzed yet – we hope!

Viral Infections: The apparent cause of Bell’s Palsy

As already mentioned, one possible cause of Bell’s palsy is viral infection. Even though it seems like a sneeze or cough could lead to transferal of the virus from one patient to another, this assumption couldn’t be further away from truth (Sorry mouth-breathers in crowded spaces).

Research has shown that many viruses may be linked with developing Bell’s pals: Herpes Viruses; especially Type 1 (HSV1) and Penicillin-Virus), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) as such these can lead directly to inflammation on nerve that comes out from Skull near an ear in some patients.

You want to know if they’re contagious? This depends largely on who you ask since results vary across studies. Based on recent studies, there does not appear any direct proof which supports transmission between those diagnosed with their symptoms – so your close bodily contact is safe!

Stress On Nerves:

Now, let us talk about “stress” as often being termed along with external causes for leading onset experiences. The bad kind – no more self imploding just yet.

Stress i(s)n’’t something that can necessarily only remain after within ones own existence; meaning its contagious either (I:() Yes! That also means stress cannot even invite bell’s palsy by simple scratching up your forehead while thinking too hard during Final exams – we wouldn’t have made it through college without entertaining good jokes..

On the flip side however stress overtime actually invites plenty more issues throughout various systems including our immune system /nervous systems – but still won’t give others bells palsy #keepsmiling!!

Cold Temperatures:

This brings us neatly onto Question Number Three! Exposure in colder temperatures increasing odds of why people experience bel(l)’s pasly); Don’t forget a frozen fruit smoothie left overnight when consumed will act the same way!

Yeah instead of going for a jog in the refrigerator you better start thinking about how many blankets to put on when sleeping 😉

As with stress, this can also have affects throughout systems(believe it or not beyond Bell’s company) so again while not contagious.

Final Words

So there we have it folks: A viral infection that causes Bell’s Palsy primarily isn’t contagious.

Please don’t get us wrong here – we are aware these symptoms can clearly cause some concerns and anxiety through common experiences – but the best option would be consulting an expert health care provider who’ll actually help relax one’s mind over such self regarding thoughts by ensuring we receive proven factually correct advice – don’t put yourself far behind believing stuff while leadings own self towards turbulence!

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