Patient's question:
I currently have a sprained ankle and don't know if it will lead to facial paralysis. This is a serious situation and I need to know how to treat it. Can a sprained ankle cause facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
The principle of Bell's palsy is to stabilize local blood circulation, increase facial nerve hydration, relieve nerve pressure, and enhance function for a complete recovery.1. It is recommended to use a course of corticosteroids as soon as possible during the acute phase. Dexamethasone or prednisone acetate tablets can be used. If the varicella-zoster virus infection is caused by antiviral medications such as acyclovir.
2. Vitamin B, such as Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, can enhance the recovery of nerve myelin. These vitamins can be taken orally or administered intramuscularly.