Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Last night, I suddenly felt that my right face was uncontrollable, but it wasn't numb, and the surface sensation was the same as before. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told I had facial paralysis. Please ask the expert how I got this condition and how it can be treated?Duration and onset of the current illness: Two days
Current general condition: Right facial weakness, mouth and philtrum tilted to the left.
Medical history: None
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and outcomes: None
Ancillary tests: None
Other: None
Doctor's answer:
Facial neuritis, 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 onset, such as colds, overexertion, staying up late, excessive fatigue, or alcohol consumption, followed by sweating and exposure to wind, leading to mouthling. The progression phase lasts about a week and gradually worsens, with the mouth becoming increasingly each day. Some patients may also experience unilateral facial or post-auricular pain, swelling, a sensation like a stiff neck, or symptoms of half-sided dizziness or headaches. It is recommended to receive anti-inflammatory and antiviral medication injections at a local clinic or take oral anti-inflammatory drugs to control inflammation.Its typical characteristic is that the mouth is barely 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 severeling appearance does not mean a faster recovery. Do not forget that the progression phase lasts only about a week, and timely treatment is key.