Patient's question:
When crying or laughing, the mouth and eyes become crooked. I went to the hospital and the doctor said it was nothing. Later, I saw a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and they prescribed some herbal medicine. How is it best to treat facial paralysis in children?Doctor's answer:
Your child's condition may be peripheral facial nerve palsy. It is recommended to seek timely treatment. A combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine methods can be adopted, including acupuncture, medium-frequency therapy, and the use of neurotrophic drugs such as methylcobalamin and vitamin B12 prescribed by Western medicine. Buy some yellow eels and apply fresh blood from the eels to the affected side of the face while taking a nap at night. Wash it off after three days. When going out, remember to wear a mask. Buy a bottle of eye drops to protect the conjunctiva. Avoid washing your face with cold water, blowing cold air, or eating foods that may exacerbate the condition. Facial paralysis in children has a significant impact on them, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment and follow the doctor's guidance for treatment.