Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with facial paralysis when I was a child, but due to poor family conditions, treatment was never adopted. Now that I have started working and have financial means, I want to undergo treatment. It is said that a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine yields good results. I would like to ask for advice on the methods of treating facial paralysis with both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. What are they?Doctor's answer:
Now, mainly there is facial paralysis, which is caused by various reasons leading to facial nerve palsy. The recurrence of facial drooping and asymmetry, drooling, and discomfort in the face affects the body's health to a certain extent. For facial paralysis, acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, cold compresses, and the use of traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat, detoxify, promote diuresis and dampness transformation, and dispel wind are typically employed. This approach helps in controlling the disease. It is important to take precautions against cold and avoid exposure to cold in daily life.