Patient's question:
My grandfather got facial paralysis due to catching a cold. I'm very worried about him. Can facial paralysis be surgically treated?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy, also known as facial nerve palsy or facial neuritis in clinical diagnosis, is primarily caused by cold exposure or viral infection, leading to edema of the facial nerve root, increased blood circulation supply, and consequently causing facial muscle dysfunction, inability to close the eyes, choking while drinking, drooping mouth corners, and difficulty speaking normally. Treatment typically begins with corticosteroids and high-dose pulse therapy. If the results are poor after rigorous treatment with internal medicine, surgical intervention may be considered.