Patient's question:
At noon, after taking a nap and chatting with friends, I noticed my eyes kept twitching and couldn't stop it. My mouth was also and couldn't close. My entire right cheek seemed to be out of control. I didn't know what was wrong. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I had facial paralysis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, Bell's palsy. The general treatment process usually takes about half a month. During the acute phase, dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory steroid, and acyclovir, an antiviral medication, can be administered intravenously for 3 to 6 days. At the same time, acupuncture is provided. Acupuncture treatment during the acute phase should not be too stimulating, with shallow needling as the primary approach. After 6 days, oral antiviral medications, traditional Chinese medicine Qian Zheng San, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and facial massage can be used. During the treatment period, a light diet is recommended, avoiding spicy foods and exposure to cold.