Patient's question:
My husband suddenly developed facial paralysis for no apparent reason. What are the main causes of facial paralysis? How effective is acupuncture treatment?Doctor's answer:
In clinical diagnosis, facial paralysis is referred to as Bell's palsy, which means that the facial nerve has once again encountered issues, leading to an inability to control facial expressions on one's own. This may result in the shallowening of nasolabial folds, the shallowening of forehead wrinkles, drooping eyelids, of mouth corners, and drooling. It is generally caused by exposure to wind or cerebrovascular diseases, and it may also be triggered by viral infections. Some patients experience this condition after exposure to extreme cold or heat.