Patient's question:
My father suddenly noticed that one side of his face became stiff while washing his face and brushing his teeth a few mornings ago. Gradually, his mouth couldn't close properly, and he developed symptoms of facial paralysis. It kept twitching like a cramp, but it somewhat eased after a while. After examination, it was diagnosed as Bell's palsy.Doctor's answer:
Hello, Bell's palsy is a common and frequently-occurring disease, usually caused by wind-cold. The invasion of wind-cold leads to mouth and eye deviation. A disease characterized by motor dysfunction of the facial expression muscle group is recommended to seek medical attention at a formal facial nerve hospital. On the one hand, this will alleviate the condition, and on the other hand, early detection and treatment can save medical costs. It is crucial not to blindly use medication on your own, as this may interfere with diagnosis and affect the efficacy, leading to undesirable consequences.