evidence: Some of the symptoms are the same between Bell’s palsy and stroke. However, others are specific to one problem or the other. Headaches, trouble eating, issues speaking, and drooling may be present with either. If the cause is Bell’s palsy, watch for symptoms such as watering from the eye on the affected side of the face, changes in the ability to taste, sound sensitivity, and ringing ears. With a stroke, watch for trouble finding words, eyes gazing in one direction, trouble walking, and vision changes. Stroke can also cause numbness on one side of the body or face and weakness in the arms and legs on one side. Bell’s palsy never presents with weakness of the arms or legs or difficulty moving the tongue or the eyes. [...] Stroke is a treatable and preventable condition. Quick treatment is essential to prevent issues like disability or even death. If the problem is determined to be Bell’s palsy, the patient will be referred to an ENT physician or otolaryngologist for needed treatment.