Patient's question:
My second uncle suffered from facial paralysis due to a car accident. Despite years of treatment, it hasn't been effective. We've spent almost all the money at home, and we've borrowed as much as we can. So, I want to use my last bit of money to find a specialized hospital with valuable treatment for facial paralysis. I hope to find a reliable one, but I don't know if I will.Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy, also known as facial nerve palsy or facial anesthesia, is caused by infectious factors such as bacteria and viruses, as well as factors like changes in weather, catching a cold, or trauma. These factors can lead to swelling of the facial nerve root, resulting in the breakdown of facial muscles, disappearance of forehead wrinkles, drooping corners of the mouth, and unclear speech. It is a systemic disease of the neurological department. It is recommended to seek follow-up treatment in the neurological department of a regular tertiary Grade A hospital, while also coordinating acupuncture and physical therapy to enhance recovery.