Patient's question:
My younger brother suddenly felt weakness in his left eye when closing it, difficulty closing his mouth, and a sensation as if his entire face was swollen. He also experienced weakness in his left arm. I don't know if this is a symptom of facial paralysis or muscle atrophy. How serious is this stage, and how should the condition be relieved?What kind of help is needed: What are the common causes of muscle atrophy?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, muscle atrophy is mainly caused by neurogenic, myogenic, disuse, and other reasons, requiring active treatment. Based on the situation you mentioned above, it is preliminarily considered to be caused by inflammation and infection. Please pay close attention and observe carefully. It is generally recommended to go to the physical therapy department of the hospital as soon as possible for physical therapy and suction observation. Additionally, you can take appropriate doses of ibuprofen and cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment.