Patient's question:
The facial paralysis I got in January made me too afraid to laugh. After taking medicine and having acupuncture for a month, it has improved a bit. What causes facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy is what we call facial nerve palsy in clinical diagnosis. It is an inflammatory response caused by a viral infection of the facial nerve. It is usually triggered by an increase in resistance after the face is exposed to cold wind. If you have been examined by a hospital and confirmed to have the condition, it is recommended to actively pursue medication treatment while also coordinating with traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as acupuncture and massage. In terms of diet, it is important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy foods that may exacerbate the condition.