Patient's question:
Child has a fever, fever. After checking at the hospital, it was found to be a viral cold. After recovery, it was discovered that the child's mouth is slightly crooked when laughing or crying. Hospital examination revealed right facial nerve palsy. Currently, the child is receiving intravenous drips. For a condition like my son's, is acupuncture still necessary?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The muscular tissues of the face are controlled by bilateral cortical and subcortical centers. Facial expressions reflect a highly complex reflex activity. A treatment plan should first emphasize this. Spontaneous or natural reflexes of the face can be induced to activate muscle activity through high-intensity stimulation. Promoting coarse expression patterns, such as stimulating the cheek with a small piece of lemon, induces muscle activity. This stimulation is transmitted to the brainstem through the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve. Through synaptic connections, it stimulates the motor neurons of the facial nerve.