Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling down. After getting up this morning, I noticed that my face isn't very symmetrical on the left and right. My online friends said that facial paralysis can be treated with massage. How should one massage facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Most cases of facial paralysis are caused by viral infections, so it is recommended that you visit a secondary-level hospital as soon as possible for a follow-up in the neurology department. Based on your specific condition, antiviral and symptomatic treatment should be administered first. Once the condition stabilizes, you can then follow up with the neurology doctor for acupuncture, massage, and other physical therapy, which can be quite effective. It is crucial to seek timely treatment for this condition, as delaying it will result in less ideal recovery.1. Lie flat on the bed. If sitting, the head should rest against the wall.