Patient's question:
Doctor, I've had facial paralysis for two and a half months and have been getting acupuncture. My mouth is, what should I do? A while ago, I might have been caught in the wind at night, and by the morning of the third day, I felt like I had facial paralysis, my mouth was, and I couldn't open it. I've had acupuncture for two and a half months, but it hasn't improved. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Facial paralysis is caused by local facial nerve spasms. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed to be brought on by local cold exposure. The treatment should be gentle and mild. Since your facial paralysis was caused by exposure to cold at night, it is recommended to combine moxibustion therapy with your treatment. Moxibustion is quite effective, but it should be combined with dietary adjustments. When going outdoors, it's important to protect yourself from the cold. Under normal circumstances, acupuncture treatment typically takes about 3 to 6 months to fully heal. Therefore, it is normal that your condition has not fully improved after two months of acupuncture.