Patient's question:
Soon after the Spring Festival, I contracted facial paralysis, and my mouth has been slightly crooked ever since. As a result, my speech has not been as clear as usual, and eating has also been affected. I have taken some nerve-regulating medications, but they haven't been very effective.Doctor's answer:
The root cause of facial paralysis lies in the misalignment and distortion of the cervical vertebrae, which compresses the nerves, leading to nerve spasms and subsequent facial nerve paralysis. This results in complete facial muscle paralysis, characterized by the disappearance of forehead wrinkles, widened eye fissures, flattened nasolabial folds, drooping corners of the mouth, and deviation of the mouth corner to the healthy side when smiling.Recommendation: Acupuncture and massage combined with traditional Chinese herbal medicine, such as Qian Zheng San, can be considered for treatment. Do not give up exercise just because of the heat. Engage in appropriate physical activity to strengthen the body, listen to light and cheerful music, maintain a calm and joyful mood, and ensure sufficient sleep, as these are all very important.