Patient's question:
What is the best treatment for facial paralysis? Is there a way to recover without taking medication? What happens if facial paralysis lasts for a long time?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main cause of Bell's palsy is a viral invasion of our trigeminal nerve. The course of the trigeminal nerve leads to edema of the nerve root, which then causes severe pain in the patient's facial muscles or a state of collapse. Treatment should first involve the use of hormones to reduce nerve root edema. Secondly, many B vitamins should be used to nourish the nerves. The latter can include traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, cold compresses, and other methods to promote recovery. This generally does not require long-term use. During the acute phase, medication is typically used for two to three weeks. Long-term Bell's palsy can easily lead to facial muscle swelling, severe pain, and drooping of the mouth and eyes.