usually of viral nature. “The preceding throat infection may be mild and recover spontaneously, and then a few days or weeks later, one side of the face is noted to droop, with the mouth ...

It is not known exactly what causes Bell's palsy but links have been made to viruses. Symptoms can include a facial droop, pain in the inner ear, chronic pain, difficulty with eating and speaking ...

D EAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband and I recently noticed our 5-year-old daughter was having difficulty blinking and eating, and one side of her face was drooping. The pediatrician referred us to a ...