This podcast explains that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of facial muscles, usually on one side, due to a problem with the seventh cranial nerve. While the exact cause is often unknown, it may be linked to nerve inflammation. Symptoms, which include facial drooping, typically appear over 48 to 72 hours and can last weeks or months. Although there is no cure, treatments like steroids and antiviral medications can help manage the condition and potentially shorten recovery time.