Patient's question:
These days, I've been feeling some discomfort on my face and can't make certain expressions, like I'm paralyzed. What are the early signs of facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Different types of facial paralysis have different symptoms. For example, facial paralysis caused by a middle ear cholesteatoma manifests as ear pain. Some cases of facial paralysis do not have obvious warning signs and are often accompanied by fatigue and a history of colds, making them more likely to recur when the body's resistance is weakened. Facial paralysis caused by cerebrovascular diseases may be accompanied by numbness or motor dysfunction in the limbs. If these symptoms occur, a head CT scan and electromyography of the affected facial muscles should be performed. Treatment should be determined based on the examination results. It is necessary to visit the hospital's rehabilitation department or acupuncture department for facial acupuncture, moxibustion, point anesthesia, and other treatments. Pay attention to protecting the face from cold and wind, and avoid cold water washing for the time being.