Patient's question:
Friend has now suffered from facial paralysis. A few days ago, everything was fine, but yesterday after going downstairs, their mouth started to look a bit. Now they don't go out often and are afraid of wind. They want to ask if acupuncture can be used to treat facial paralysis. Can facial paralysis be treated with acupuncture?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy is caused by facial nerve palsy. It is divided into central facial palsy (tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, and partial sensory-motor abnormalities of facial palsy) and peripheral facial palsy (acute facial nerve paralysis without sensory disturbances). It is recommended to check for neurological disorders, blood tests, and brain CT scans to rule out central facial palsy. For peripheral facial palsy, hospitalization is necessary for treatment, and early medication (corticosteroids plus neurotrophic drugs) can lead to a complete recovery more quickly.