Patient's question:
My father suddenly had facial paralysis last week. My colleague said that it can be treated with moxibustion therapy. What should be noted when using moxibustion therapy for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
According to the description, the symptoms are indicative of facial paralysis. In such cases, it is necessary to visit a hospital for a thorough examination to determine whether the symptoms are caused by a brain nerve disease or by local facial nerve lesions. Based on the examination results, symptomatic treatment should be administered. During the acute phase of facial paralysis, acupuncture treatment should generally be avoided. In the later recovery phase, it is possible to actively cooperate with moxibustion therapy.