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Bell's palsy
A disorder affecting the nerve that controls movement of muscles in the face. Symptoms usually occur on only one side of the face.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Toddler 3-5 | |||||
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Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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