After Avri Gilad's revelation: What is the story of Bell's palsy that strikes 3,000 Israelis a year?

Media personality Avri Gilad revealed he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a sudden paralysis of half the face. The article explains the causes, risk factors (diabetes, pregnancy), and treatment with steroids within 72 hours. About 3,000 Israelis contract the syndrome annually.

Media personality Avri Gilad revealed he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a sudden paralysis of half the face. The article explains that it is a lesion of the seventh cranial nerve, caused by inflammation and swelling around it, which can also appear in healthy individuals. Risk factors include diabetes and pregnancy. About 3,000 Israelis contract the syndrome each year. The most effective treatment is administering steroids within 72 hours of symptom onset. The article notes that not all facial paralysis is Bell's palsy – a stroke must be ruled out. Gilad joins Michal Ansky (2019) and Anna Zak (2021), who revealed their struggles with the syndrome.