Patient's question:
Aunt went to the hospital for a check-up a few days ago and found out she had facial paralysis. Recently, Aunt has been a bit hungry for donkey meat. I wonder if it's okay for facial paralysis patients to eat donkey meat?Doctor's answer:
Patients with facial paralysis can appropriately consume donkey meat, but it is strictly forbidden to eat spicy and smoked foods. Use a hot water bag to warm the affected area every night. Mutual cooperation with appropriate physical therapy and massage will gradually stabilize the symptoms over time. Patients with facial paralysis should avoid spicy and greasy foods. Spicy foods like chili, garlic, and other pungent foods are hot and can easily cause blood clots. Some cases of facial paralysis are caused by middle ear meningitis, food allergies, and other diseases. Spicy foods, smoking, and drinking alcohol can exacerbate the underlying conditions, such as middle ear infections, thereby alleviating secondary "facial nerve paralysis" symptoms.