Patient's question:
I have facial paralysis and it's very painful. Is there any good method to treat it? How long does it take to recover?Doctor's answer:
If the condition is not too severe, recovery usually begins gradually after one to two weeks of treatment, and full recovery can typically be achieved within several months. The treatment for facial paralysis aims to reduce local inflammation and edema, promote their early resolution, and enhance the complete restoration of nerve function. Otherwise, it is highly likely to leave behind adverse consequences such as (crooked mouth and (squinting eyes). If the facial nerve paralysis has not fully recovered after three months of conservative treatment, and both the facial nerve conduction velocity test and the electromyography (EMG) of the facial muscles show no response (no potential movement), surgical treatment may be considered.