Patient's question:
What medicine can be used for facial paralysis without side effects on the body and with good efficacy?Doctor's answer:
The medical term for Bell's palsy is facial neuritis, commonly known as facial paralysis, with symptoms including mouth and wind. It is important to seek medical attention promptly after developing facial paralysis to create a favorable opportunity for diagnosis and treatment. Timely medical consultation directly impacts the prognosis of facial paralysis.It is recommended to choose larger hospitals, specialized hospitals, and experienced doctors for treatment. Recommended specialists include traditional Chinese medicine doctors (neuro-Acupuncture specialists, who are knowledgeable in neurology and specialize in acupuncture), neurologists, and otolaryngologists. If these specialists are not available, you can consult general internal medicine or acupuncture departments. However, attention should be paid: if no significant improvement is observed after one month of treatment, it is advisable to immediately seek consultation from the aforementioned specialists.