Patient's question:
More and more people are getting this disease now. Facial nerve palsy. Recently, one of my relatives also got this disease, so I want to ask what facial nerve palsy is? What kind of treatment is needed for this disease? What kind of impact does it have on the face?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, the incidence of facial nerve palsy (also known as Bell's palsy) is indeed gradually increasing. Your relative is also a patient with facial nerve palsy. Facial nerve palsy, which is commonly referred to as facial paralysis, is a condition where inflammation or repeated paralysis of the facial nerve leads to impaired facial muscle movement, manifesting as symptoms such as drooping corners of the mouth, shallow nasolabial folds, disappearance of forehead wrinkles, and incomplete eyelid closure. The treatment generally involves local massage and cold compresses, followed by acupuncture and physiotherapy approximately one week later. The treatment period is long, but the effect is significant. It can affect the facial features and impact our appearance.