Patient's question:
My aunt developed facial paralysis when she woke up a few days ago in the morning. It looks a bit like a stroke, and she is currently being treated in the hospital. I would like to know, how are facial paralysis patients treated?Doctor's answer:
The causes of facial paralysis are generally mainly due to viral infections or catching a cold after sweating, or they could also be caused by mental trauma to the head or ear diseases, among other reasons. Early detection of symptoms requires early diagnosis, timely symptomatic treatment, and generally has a high rate of complete recovery. If timely treatment is not adopted, prolonged duration of the illness can lead to lingering sequelae. Treatment methods include oral medications, acupuncture, and internal ointments, among others.