Patient's question:
My brother has always been in poor health, and the check-up showed no abnormalities, but recently he suddenly developed facial paralysis, mouth, and continuous drooling. Could you please elaborate on how it happened again?Doctor's answer:
The cause of facial paralysis is due to the obstruction of blood circulation in the face, leading to facial cerebral edema, aspiration, facial nerve palsy, inflammation, or even suppuration. This causes facial muscles to curve uncontrollably under the control of the brain. People mistakenly believe that the mouth is drooping. Patients with facial paralysis should pay attention to digesting calcium and vitamin B. Calcium not only greatly benefits bones and intelligence but also promotes the complete recovery of muscle and nerve functions. The B vitamins generally cause facial paralysis due to facial nerve palsy.