Patient's question:
These past few days, as long as I make any expression on my face, it hurts, except when I'm like a mask. I mean, as long as it involves the facial muscles, it hurts. Later, after a thorough examination at the hospital, I found out that I have facial nerve palsy. My friend suggested using acupuncture therapy. I'd like to ask, is acupuncture therapy good for facial nerve palsy?Doctor's answer:
Acupuncture treatment is absolutely essential for facial nerve palsy patients. Acupuncture can stimulate nerve function and promote repair. Facial nerve palsy can also be influenced by viral infections and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, in the early stages of facial nerve palsy, antiviral medications, corticosteroids, and blood-activating and meridian-unblocking drugs can be used in combination for treatment. Examples include oral administration of methylcobalamin and vitamin B12 injections, Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen), and dexamethasone administered via intravenous infusion.