Piece by: Manny Anyango

09 August 2023

• Bell's palsy is a condition in which one-half of the facial muscle becomes weak making the face drop.

Media Personality Anita Raey has been away from social media

Unknown to her fans she is recovering from a condition known as Bell's Palsy.

Through her official TikTok account, Anita said she fell sick a month ago and it's been a journey.

"I'm getting better, and healing from Bell's Paralysis. I'm grateful for life honestly, for family, and for everyone who has held my hand through this. God has been faithful," she posted.

Bell's palsy is a condition in which one-half of the facial muscle becomes weak making the face drop.

According to Mark Otieno, a city doctor, Bell's palsy usually resolves on its own within four to six months, depending on the immune system of an individual.

He says the condition most often causes facial distortion.

"Bell's Palsy normally occurs when an individual's immune system reacts to an infection, although its exact cause is unknown but would resolve within months on its own or with the help of physiotherapy," he said.

Symptoms include; difficulty in closing the eyelid, one-half of the face becoming weak and sometimes drooling.