Patient's question:
My brother is 20 years old this year, a student, with no prior symptoms. One morning while brushing his teeth, he suddenly found that his mouth was asymmetrical, and then it started to. It has been two weeks so far.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Facial paralysis is divided into two major categories: central and peripheral. The difference between them lies in whether there is loss of forehead wrinkles on the affected side; if there is, it is peripheral. There are many causes of peripheral facial paralysis, the most common being Bell's palsy and viral infections. Cold exposure and fatigue are the main triggers, while other causes include Hunt's syndrome, traumatic facial paralysis, facial paralysis caused by otitis media, facial nerve tumors, etc. Treatment varies depending on the cause. The treatment for Bell's palsy primarily involves hormones, vasodilators, and neurotrophic drugs. Early antiviral treatment is also used, combined with facial nerve results. If conservative treatment is ineffective, some patients may be suitable for facial nerve decompression surgery, which may increase the chances of nerve recovery.