Mumps is another viral cause of Bell's palsy. This illness affects the salivary glands, near the ears.
Most people with mumps experience mild symptoms, like pain, muscle aches, fever, and headache. Complications are rare but can be serious. The virus can spread through the bloodstream, causing infections in the brain and leading to meningitis and Bell's palsy.

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