Bell’s Palsy - An Unusual Trigger?

Bell’s palsy is a common condition that is largely diagnosed and managed in family medicine. Despite the symptoms and management being well-established, less is known about its aetiology. Various factors have been implicated as the trigger for Bell’s palsy, with herpes virus reactivation as the most likely cause. However, many other theories have been proposed. We report the case of a 47 years old man with no significant previous medical problems, presenting with symptoms of Bell’s palsy after an unusual possible trigger. This article presents this case alongside existing evidence in the literature for the same trigger.