Patient's question:
This morning, I came down to find my mouth corner drooping, and I had facial paralysis. But in the afternoon, my friends invited me to steam my face. Can someone with facial paralysis steam their face?Doctor's answer:
Patients with facial paralysis can undergo steam therapy, but the direct treatment effect on facial paralysis may not necessarily be significant. Although steam therapy is possible, the treatment of facial paralysis still needs to be combined with acupuncture, neurotrophic drugs, and blood-activating and collaterals-unblocking drugs to work together for resolution. Early treatment is also crucial, not just through steam therapy. Additionally, steam therapy requires special attention. If the patient has hypercoagulable disorders, elevated blood pressure, or other cardiovascular diseases, it is essential to pay close attention to the risks of steam therapy and undergo risk assessment to prevent potential dangers. Special caution is also needed if there is inflammation or necrosis.