Patient's question:
I have had Bell's palsy for a year, and whether I take medicine or not, my blood sugar keeps rising. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the term "facial paralysis" refers to the paralysis of facial muscles. It is caused by damage to the facial nerve that controls the facial muscles, so it is also known as "facial nerve palsy." In traditional Chinese medicine, it is called "mouth deviation" or " mouth and eyes."Facial paralysis (mouth deviation, eye, facial nerve palsy, facial neuritis) is often caused by wind pathogens entering the face and obstructing meridians with phlegm and turbidity, leading to a wasting disease characterized by sudden facial numbness and mouth. Clinical manifestations include sudden one-sided mouth, inability to close the eyes, drooping mouth corners, or pain behind the ear, tinnitus, and tearing. It is recommended to seek treatment in the rehabilitation department of a hospital for acupuncture therapy.