Patient's question:
Lower jaw weakness, facial muscle atrophy, right leg muscle atrophy (weakness), vision decline, hearing decline. First follow-up question: it's all related to the right nerve!Doctor's answer:
Facial nerve palsy, known as viral facial paralysis in traditional Chinese medicine, is the most common type, with onset ages ranging from 15 to 55. This type often has triggers before symptoms appear, such as colds, overexertion, staying up late, excessive fatigue, or alcohol consumption, followed by sweating and exposure to wind, leading to facial asymmetry. The progression phase lasts about a week and gradually worsens, with the mouth becoming more each day. Some patients may also experience unilateral facial or post-auricular pain, swelling, a sensation similar to a stiff neck, or symptoms like half-sided dizziness or headaches. It is recommended to receive anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications via injection at a local clinic or take oral anti-inflammatory drugs to control inflammation.The typical characteristic of this type is that the face remains relatively straight when not speaking, smiling, or making expressions, but becomes noticeably when speaking, laughing, or making facial expressions. Many patients mistakenly believe this type of facial paralysis heals the fastest, but this is not necessarily true. A less severe appearance of does not mean a faster recovery. Remember that the progression phase lasts only about a week, so timely treatment is key.