Patient's question:
A friend suddenly had a facial paralysis, but after treatment, he has basically recovered. However, he is worried about a recurrence. Will facial paralysis recur after treatment?Doctor's answer:
Facial paralysis is mostly caused by various factors such as catching a cold, exposure to wind, and viral infections. With timely and appropriate treatment and proper care, it generally heals quickly and returns to normal. However, if one does not pay attention, gets cold or exposed to wind again, or has a weakened immune system and suffers from viral infections, the condition can still recur. Therefore, it is essential to enhance self-care, prevent catching a cold or exposure to wind, and actively boost the immune system to effectively prevent the recurrence of facial paralysis.