Patient's question:
I took a nap that day and forgot to close the windows. Then my head was right in front of the window, so it blew cold wind all night. As a result, by the third day, my face couldn't move, and all the muscles on my face were stiff. Suddenly, I became paralyzed. What should I do when suddenly paralyzed?Doctor's answer:
Hello, sudden facial paralysis may be caused by facial nerve inflammation, which is related to exposure to cold. During the acute phase of facial paralysis, corticosteroids and neurotrophic medications should be used first, along with blood-activating and stasis-dispersing medications, which can promote the healing of facial paralysis scars. In addition to preventing relapse, acupuncture should not be performed during the acute phase. The general treatment course is usually two weeks. Afterward, avoid exposure to cold winds and consider a head CT scan to rule out intracranial inflammation. Wishing you good health.