Patient's question:
My father recently suffered from facial paralysis and was treated in the hospital for a period of time, but he didn't fully recover and returned home. I want to alleviate his condition through acupuncture. I want to ask, is acupuncture for facial paralysis always necessary to receive intravenous fluids?Doctor's answer:
Facial nerve palsy, also known as peripheral facial nerve palsy, is primarily caused by viral infections. In the treatment, antiviral therapy mainly involves the use of hormones, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12, combined with local massage and functional exercises. Acupuncture is also used. Since we should first administer intravenous fluids to rescue patients with cerebral thrombosis, acupuncture can be delayed for a period until their condition improves before proceeding with acupuncture treatment, ensuring that the condition is not delayed. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and good health!