Bronze Medal Winning Pistol Shooter Prakash Nanjappa Develops Sudden Onset of Facial Paralysis During 4th Leg of …

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2013

In an article published July 9th to the Times of India, it was made public that world cup pistol shooter Prakash Nanjappa became stricken with Bells palsy, a form of facial paralysis, during competition in Granada, Spain just days ago. According to world-renowned Bells palsy expert Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS, and Director of the Facial Paralysis Institute in Los Angeles, the condition should resolve on its own in a matter of months.

Bells palsy is a unique form of facial paralysis in that it can seemingly appear out of thin air and is caused by a virus. As quickly as it comes, it can disappear, though it is best to undergo an initial bout of steroids and antivirals to help speed recovery, said Dr. Azizzadeh, facial paralysis specialist. In most cases, Bells palsy goes away in a matter of months.

After initial reports that Nanjappa was suffering from cerebral palsy, it became apparent that Bells palsy was to blame after being examined by a specialist who noted a slight droop on the right side of his face along with the inability to fully close his right eye. Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that a thorough evaluation must rule out other causes of paralysis to ensure other serious issues are not present. As Dr. Azizzadeh describes, these are both tell tale symptoms of Bells palsy.

Before complete onset of Bells palsy, a person may or may not notice a slight tingling sensation in one side of their face. Shortly after, the affected side can start to develop a droop caused by muscle lax, even affecting the eyes as in the case of Prafash Nanjappa, said Dr. Azizzadeh.

At the Facial Paralysis Institute in Los Angeles, Dr. Azizzadeh treats patients from around the world who are experiencing both temporary Bells palsy and permanent facial paralysis. Initially, a combination of non-invasive treatments can be undergone to create improved facial symmetry while waiting for Bells palsy to go away on its own.

Ive had tremendous success treating Bells palsy patients with Botox. Botox actually causes the paralyzed muscles to relax and drift upward, bringing improved balance and less of a facial droop. Should a patient experience permanent facial paralysis, surgical treatments including nerve transplant procedures usually bring the best results in facial reanimation, Said Dr. Azizzadeh, facial paralysis doctor.

Dr. Azizzadeh is trained in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Head & Neck Surgery, giving him a distinctive insight into facial nerve function and facial aesthetics. Dr. Azizzadeh also has extensive training in microsurgical facial reconstruction, which is often required for the treatment of people who are born with facial paralysis. He is also the director of the USC Facial Plastic Fellowship Program, and the director of the world renowned Cedars-Sinai Advances in Multispecialty Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium.

For more information regarding the various types of Bells palsy and facial paralysis surgeries offered at the Facial Paralysis Institute in Beverly Hills, please contact Dr.Azizzadeh today by calling (310) 657-2203 or visit: http://www.facialparalysisinstitute.com.

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