Patient's question:
My husband has facial paralysis, and all the muscles on his face are stiff. How effective is cold compress for treating facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, facial paralysis is generally caused by inflammation of the facial nerve. The main symptoms include facial numbness, drooping eyelids and mouth, stiffness of the tongue, and difficulty closing the mouth. The treatment for facial paralysis can include rest, anti-inflammatory and antiviral therapy, and neurotrophic treatment. Physical therapy can be used as an auxiliary treatment, such as cold compresses, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and massage. It usually takes about a month to fully recover.