Patient's question:
What should be paid attention to when a child suffers from congenital facial paralysis? Can seafood be eaten when facial muscle atrophy occurs? Can the child be cured?Doctor's answer:
Facial nerve palsy is caused by non-specific inflammation of the facial nerve, with an unclear etiology. It may be associated with factors such as wind-cold, viral infections, etc., or may be secondary to conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome, otitis media, mumps, etc. The main treatment methods include hormone therapy during the acute phase, vitamin B1 and B12 treatments, as well as physical therapy such as infrared therapy, massage, and acupuncture. It is important to prevent prolonged exposure of the affected cornea during daily life, pay attention to defense, avoid eating hard foods, chew food thoroughly, and maintain oral hygiene after meals. At the current stage, rehabilitation therapy can be applied to facial muscles.