Patient's question:
Half a month ago, I accidentally got injured by a pair of pliers on my left lower jaw, which led to left facial paralysis. My face often feels excruciating pain. Now, the external wound has healed, but the facial paralysis still exists. I'm not sure if it's traumatic facial paralysis or caused by a nerve issue. How should I treat it?Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned should be considered as caused by facial nerve damage due to trauma. Although the skin has already healed with scars, the damaged nerves have not fully recovered. It is important to promptly visit a regular public hospital's neurology department for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis, identify the cause, and receive treatment from a specialized doctor using appropriate medications or surgical methods targeting the root cause, to avoid missing the optimal treatment window. The above information can serve as a reference.