Patient's question:
I have had facial paralysis for more than a month. Although I have been seeing doctors, I haven't fully recovered to the best state yet. How can facial paralysis be completely treated?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy is medically referred to as facial nerve palsy, primarily caused by facial nerve damage leading to a lack of facial expression. Generally, this condition is easier to treat in its early stages. Some cases are caused by stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, while a small portion are due to stroke, cold exposure, or viral infections. Typically, a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine is used. Western medicine employs antiviral nutrition, neurotrophic treatment for brain cells, and blood-activating and stasis-resolving therapies. In contrast, traditional Chinese medicine primarily utilizes acupuncture and rehabilitation.