Patient's question:
Doctor, the weather has been quite hot these past two days, so I've been blowing the air conditioner all the time. This morning when I went to bed, I noticed that my mouth was a bit crooked. I tried to respond, but I couldn't say anything. I called you a few times, and in my situation, how would it be considered facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it should be considered as caused by facial paralysis, which is directly related to the use of air conditioning in hot weather. You should promptly visit a regular public hospital for a follow-up consultation in the neurology department and undergo a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. The specialist doctor will prescribe appropriate medications based on the actual condition, such as blood-activating and blood-stasis-dispersing, wind-dispelling and dampness-removing, muscle-relaxing and meridian-activating, nerve-nourishing, and antiviral drugs. These medications should be combined with acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy methods for treatment. As long as the treatment is timely and appropriate, and proper care is taken during recovery, you will recover fully and return to normal very quickly.