Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 17th, 2005
The exact cause for this disorder is unknown, although most associate the onset to a viral attack. An association with diabetes mellitus has been noted.
In Japan, the number of diabetic patients is increasing in proportion to the aging society. Researchers in a Japanese medical facility noted that approximately 20% of patients with Bell palsy also suffered from diabetes mellitus. There are some complications observed in patients with diabetes, including cranial nerve disorders, disease of the blood vessels, and severe...
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