Patient's question:
Auntie Da has Bell's palsy now, and her ears hurt a lot. She says it's always buzzing. How to treat Bell's palsy with ear pain?Doctor's answer:
Facial nerve paralysis can lead to pain or discomfort in the ear or around the lips and corners of the eyes, and it may also cause neurological dysfunction, such as lip distortion and the inability to perform certain movements. It may become difficult to raise the eyebrows normally or to smile in a way that appears as if crying. For ear pain, (blood-activating) medications can be used, but a thorough examination with an ear endoscope is necessary to rule out middle ear inflammation.