Patient's question:
After one and a half months of Bell's palsy, I have recovered 99%. It has now been exactly two months, and the affected eye still feels uncomfortable (there are no outward signs of abnormality, and an ophthalmologist has checked and confirmed no eye disease). Additionally, during the period of Bell's palsy, my eyelid twitched continuously for about a month (it has stopped recently).Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of facial paralysis, so it is still recommended to undergo some necessary examinations. First, to determine the possible causes of facial paralysis! Then, to assess the severity of facial paralysis to decide on the next step in treatment!Facial paralysis requires certain examinations, such as electromyography of the facial muscles to determine the severity of facial paralysis and temporal bone CT to rule out facial nerve and surrounding tumors! Whether surgery is needed depends on the duration of facial paralysis, the severity of the condition, and the recovery progress, among other factors!
If the facial paralysis has been too long, the facial muscles may have atrophied. If it is completely atrophied, there may be no effective treatment!
Electromyography of the facial muscles is needed to check for the presence of fibrillation potentials. If none are present, it indicates that the muscles are completely atrophied.