Patient's question:
My third husband has had facial paralysis for several years. During this time, he has been seeing doctors, taking medicine, and practicing facial massage together, but the results have not been good. Instead, the facial paralysis has worsened, and his mouth is slightly crooked, with frequent drooling. What should be paid attention to when suffering from facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
A relative in my family has had facial paralysis for several years and has been continuously visiting doctors and taking medication. In addition to massage therapy, if the condition does not improve significantly and instead worsens, it may be necessary to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for a thorough examination, including a brain MRI. In some cases, facial paralysis may be caused by persistent or severe recurrent nerve compression. In such situations, surgical intervention may be required for treatment.