Maharashtra’s Minister Dhananjay Munde shared some surprising news on Thursday. He revealed that he has Bell’s palsy, a condition that has made it hard for him to talk and attend important meetings. He also mentioned that he recently had surgery on both of his eyes two weeks ago.
Munde wrote on X that he had eye surgery under the care of renowned doctor Padma Shri Dr. T.P. Lahane. After the surgery, Dr. Lahane advised him to keep his eyes safe from bright light, dust, and the sun for 10 days.
While healing from his eye surgery, he discovered he had Bell’s palsy. He is currently being treated by Dr. Arun Shah at Reliance Hospital. Because of Bell’s palsy, he finds it very difficult to speak clearly for even a short time. This issue has stopped him from attending a couple of cabinet meetings and public events, known as Janata Darbar programs.
Munde has told Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his party leader, Ajit Pawar, about his health problems. He is hopeful that he will be able to return to public duties once he recovers.
What is Bell’s Palsy?
Bell’s palsy is a health issue that suddenly causes weakness or paralysis in the muscles of the face. It usually gets worse within 48 hours. Luckily, most people recover in two weeks to six months. Although doctors don’t know exactly what causes it, it might be related to conditions like diabetes, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), high blood pressure, or Lyme disease. Bell’s palsy can cause difficulties like not being able to close one eye and having trouble with facial expressions like smiling or blinking.
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