Actor-Cum-VJ Mithun Ramesh Is Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy; Puts Out A Video On Instagram Seeking Prayers

Actor-cum-anchor Mithun Ramesh, who is a popular face on Malayalam television and cinema, has been hospitalized for a rare disorder called Bell's Palsy aka partial paralysis. The actor took to his social media handle to share this shocking news on March 3. The condition, although isn't critical, can have an effect on the person's emotional and physical health. However, the positive side of partial paralysis is that it is curable and reversible. He got admitted in to Ananthapuri Hospitals in Trivandrum.

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Actor Mithun Ramesh is very active on social media, and he often shares updates with fans about his new shows, travels, celebrities, etc. Bell's Palsy will make one's face look droopy with the muscles around the eyes, cheeks, and mouth affected. In the video, he put out on his Instagram handle, Mithun Ramesh mentioned that he is unable to close his eyelids due to partial paralysis. His wife, Lakshmi is seeking prayers from all the fans

Mithun Ramesh made his acting debut in the year 200 with a film titled 'Life Is Beautiful.' He then appeared in films like Sesham, Run Babu Sam, and Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam among others. He initially began career in the entertainment industry by hosting shows on radio, and on television. One of his popular shows was Comedy Utsavam for Flowers TV.

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Bell's Palsy

The disorder is caused due to sudden weakness in the muscles mostly on one side of the face. In most cases, the weakness proved to be having a temporary impact and might improve over weeks. The symptoms include drooping bows, eyes, and mouth and smiles are one-sided. The eye affected by the weakness resists closing. On the whole, the condition isn't really serious and resolves in a few months with or without treatment, according to the available information.