Patient's question:
What causes facial paralysis? Are there any treatments that can cure it? How long does acute facial paralysis take to heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
Facial paralysis is divided into two types: central facial paralysis, which is caused by acute cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral infarction; and peripheral facial paralysis, which is caused by conditions like peripheral neuritis. If it is central facial paralysis, the treatment should focus on addressing the underlying primary disease. If it is peripheral facial paralysis, the treatment should primarily involve hormone therapy, supplemented by traditional Chinese medicine and other treatments. The patient is a young male, and the condition is considered to be facial neuritis. In the acute phase of facial paralysis, early treatment is necessary. After three days of treatment, acupuncture should be added. Generally, symptoms can be significantly relieved within half a month.