Certain factors act as risks for Bell's Palsy:
- Family history: Bell's Palsy may recur in patients with positive family history of Bell's Palsy.
- Age: Bell's Palsy is more common in adults, though it may affect children also.
- Diseases: Certain diseases like Diabetes act as risk factor for development of Bell's Palsy.
- Pregnancy: Bell's Palsy is more common during pregnancy for unknown reasons.
