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Bell's Palsy evaluation
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Bell's Palsy evaluation

Get expert care for your Bell's Palsy evaluation by completing a brief questionnaire and consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Bell's Palsy Evaluation visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your Bell's palsy visit

Facial weakness that comes on suddenly needs prompt evaluation. This visit confirms the diagnosis, rules out serious causes, and gets treatment started right away.

One side of your face has suddenly become weak, drooping, or difficult to move

You're having trouble closing one eye or your smile looks asymmetrical

Symptoms came on over hours — not gradually over days or weeks

You want to rule out stroke or other neurological causes of facial weakness

You want to know whether steroids or antivirals could help your recovery

You're concerned about protecting your eye while facial movement is affected

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

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“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell's palsy?

Bell's palsy is sudden, unilateral facial nerve paralysis — typically developing over hours — causing drooping of one side of the face, difficulty closing the eye, altered taste, and sometimes increased sound sensitivity. It is thought to be caused by inflammation of the facial nerve, often triggered by a viral infection.

How do I know if my facial weakness is Bell's palsy or a stroke?

A stroke typically also affects the forehead — the upper face. Bell's palsy usually involves the entire half of the face including the forehead, because the lesion is at the peripheral nerve rather than the brain. However, new facial weakness requires prompt clinical evaluation — this distinction is critical and should not be made without assessment.

What is the treatment for Bell's palsy?

Oral corticosteroids — started within 72 hours of symptom onset — significantly improve recovery outcomes and are strongly recommended. Antiviral medication (valacyclovir) is often added, though evidence for benefit beyond steroids is less certain. Eye protection — lubricating drops and taping the eye shut at night — is essential to prevent corneal injury.

How long does recovery from Bell's palsy take?

Most patients (approximately 70%) recover full function within 3–6 months. Complete recovery is less likely when paralysis is severe at onset or when treatment is delayed. A small minority experience permanent partial weakness. Early treatment significantly improves prognosis.

What side effects are associated with Bell's palsy treatments?

Corticosteroids at the doses used for Bell's palsy may cause insomnia, increased appetite, blood sugar elevation, and mood changes — generally brief at the short course durations used. Valacyclovir is very well tolerated. Lubricating eye drops are safe; protective taping is important to prevent corneal abrasion. Bell's Palsy Evaluation visit What to expect from a Bell's Palsy Evaluation visit
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