The potential role of trigeminal nerve irritation in the pathophysiology of Bell's palsy. A case report from a Neural Therapy perspective

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Bell's palsy or acute peripheral facial palsy is a nerve lesion that impairs the motor and sensory function of the facial nerve. This disorder has a sudden onset, affects facial mimicry, and puts at risk the anatomy and function of the facial nerve. The present case report aims to present, from the perspective of Neural Therapy, a possible hypothesis, supported by the principles related to Nervism, regarding its pathogenesis. Case presentation: A 32-year-old woman from Brazil presented with grade III facial paralysis on the right side. 10 days after symptom onset and no response to treatment, she decided to attend a Neural Therapy appointment. Following a chronological analysis of her life history with a neural therapy approach, a dystrophic affectation of the trigeminal nerve was detected due to irritative dental foci, which were treated, obtaining a clinical improvement to grade I. Conclusions: The neuroanatomical connection between the facial nerve and the trigeminal nerve allows proposing an etiological hypothesis of Bell's palsy. The present case shows the therapeutic role played by the Neural Therapy and Dentistry services in the resolution of this disorder by addressing irritations in the trigeminal area.

Keywords

• Anesthetics, Local
• Bell Palsy
• Facial Nerve
• Trigeminal Nerve
• Periapical Diseases
• Neurophysiology