Patient's question:
My friend is a young and strong guy, twenty-eight years old this year. He graduated with a master's degree three or four years ago and has a good job, though it keeps him quite busy. On his last ride home from school, he accidentally fell asleep in the car with the window open. When he woke up, he found he had facial paralysis. My nurse friend reminded him not to worry about it being facial paralysis. I'd like to ask, what are the symptoms of facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Bell's palsy is not a big deal. Currently, it is divided into central facial nerve palsy and peripheral facial nerve palsy. Based on the patient's description, the possibility of peripheral facial nerve palsy caused by cold wind stimulation is high. In the acute phase, oral corticosteroids and neurotrophic drugs can be taken to reduce facial nerve inflammation and edema, promote nerve repair, and at the same time, acupuncture and physiotherapy can be provided.