Patient's question:
Uncle got facial paralysis, but he had been quite healthy before and had been persisting in exercising. What caused his facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of facial paralysis primarily focuses on promoting local inflammation, edema, and early resolution, as well as restoring nerve function. If the cause is viral infection, medications such as antivirals, neurotrophic agents, corticosteroids, and B vitamins may be used. Physical therapy and acupuncture; protecting the exposed cornea and preventing conjunctivitis can be achieved using eye patches, eye drops, and ointments. The patient can manually massage the paralyzed facial muscles in front of a mirror several times a day, with each session lasting 5 to 10 minutes.