Patient's question:
I am 23 days postpartum today. On the 19th day after giving birth, I experienced pain in my right tonsil again. In the evening, I couldn't fall asleep because my right ear kept delaying the pain until it reached my tonsil. This morning while washing my face, I noticed swelling on my right cheek and drooling. I quickly went to the hospital to see the neurology department, where I was diagnosed with facial nerve palsy.Doctor's answer:
Acyclovir affects breast milk, so it's best to temporarily stop breastfeeding. The medication she prescribed is correct. There is no specific drug for treating neuritis, and the combination includes hormones, antivirals, neurotrophic support, and stomach protection. Therefore, all these medications are necessary. You can first feed the baby with formula milk and make sure to regularly empty your breasts. If you don't, you may not have milk when you can breastfeed again.