Avri Gilad Reveals He Was Diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and Is Paralyzed on Half His Face

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Television presenter Avri Gilad said that he woke up in the morning to find half of his face paralyzed. According to him, he sought medical examination and was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, which causes paralysis of the facial muscles on one side.

Gilad wrote that he is already receiving drug treatment. He shared with the listeners of his radio program how he is coping with the situation, and called it "Michal Anski syndrome," referring to the presenter who suffered from the same condition.

According to data provided by senior experts, Bell's palsy usually improves, but not always completely, and up to half of patients are left with residual damage.