Question

Auntie got Bell’s palsy and now her ear is very painful. She says it always feels like buzzing. How to treat ear pain in Bell’s palsy?

Answer

Bell’s palsy can cause pain not only in the ear but also around the lips and eyes, leading to discomfort and neurological disturbances such as crooked lips and inability to perform certain movements. It can prevent you from raising your eyebrows normally or from pulling a wry smile, making it look like you’re crying when you laugh. Ear pain can be treated with blood circulation medication, but a thorough examination with an otoscope is necessary to rule out otitis media.