07/12/2022
What are the side effects of Bell’s palsy and/or its treatment?
The majority of patients receiving steroids will have short-term side effects (most of which resolve once the medication is halted, including insomnia, weight gain, gastritis and mood changes.
In diabetic patients, steroids can worsen blood sugar control and may require higher doses of insulin and other medications. Long-term (more than a few months), steroids can result in immunosuppression, easy bruising, wound breakdown, bony fractures or necrosis, cognitive changes, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Though the majority of patients will recover well, up to 30% of patients may develop permanent partial facial weakness, dry eyes and diminished taste.
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