Patient's question:
Recently, I often feel that my facial muscles are a bit stiff. Sometimes it's very difficult to raise my eyebrows or open my eyes wide. Moreover, I have a numb sensation on one side of my face. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as mild facial paralysis, and I am currently taking medication. Acupuncture can stimulate the acupoints, and I would like to ask where to apply acupuncture for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
If the patient experiences facial paralysis again, it is essential to seek timely and proper treatment. Acupuncture and medication can be used as supportive therapies. Otherwise, the patient should avoid being exposed to wind and cold again. The treatment period is generally not less than one month, and the longer the duration, the more challenging the treatment becomes.The acupuncture points include: Dicang (ST4), Jiache (ST6), Yintang (EX-HN3), and Yangbai (GB3), among others. The above information can be used as a reference.