Bell’s Palsy is a condition in which there is a sudden weakness in the muscles on either half of the face.
Bell’s Palsy usually goes away on its own within six months. However, medications are still required to prevent permanent contractions. Patients with severe symptoms of Bell’s Palsy should be prescribed a seven-day course of oral medications - acyclovir with a tapering course of prednisone.
Bell S Palsy Treatment cost in Istanbul is between USD 2700 to USD 3300. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 2 days and outside the hospital for 15 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)
The severity of the disease
Additional tests, if required
Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as irreversible damage to the facial nerve, Partial or complete blindness of the eye, etc.)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Doctors use an MRI scan or CT Scan and Electromyography (EMG)to examine the facial nerve. Blood tests are also done to rule out Lyme infection and other such infections. The package typically includes the cost of the tests done before the treatment.
Medicines that the patient intakes at the hospital are covered in the package. Medications taken for healing are not covered in the package price.
Over-the-counter medicines prescribed by your doctor and/or physical therapy are the only treatment options for Bell's palsy as surgery is rarely an option. They cost extra and are not covered in the package.
For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Bell S Palsy Treatment in different countries is approximately:
Popular Hospitals in Istanbul for Bell S Palsy Treatment are:
A team of physiotherapists and neurologists treat Bell’s Palsy.
Medical professionals diagnose Bell’s Palsy by simply looking at the face and ask to move the facial muscles by closing eyes, lifting brows, and other relevant movements.
Listing popular specialists:
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Studies have shown that around 85% have recovered post-Bell’s Palsy treatment within three weeks.
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