Patient's question:
I have repeatedly experienced symptoms of facial paralysis, where the left side of my face is uncontrollable, and my mouth curves. Sometimes, I also experience repeated drooling. I want to use the fire needle method for treatment. How long does it take for fire needle treatment to be effective for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
The treatment can be carried out using the fire needle method, and it usually takes a few days to become effective. Fire needles are primarily used to treat bi disease and deficiency-cold conditions. They are particularly effective in treating stubborn facial paralysis and rheumatoid arthritis. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, stubborn facial paralysis has a long course of illness, and chronic diseases often lead to blood stasis and deficiency. This results in qi deficiency and blood stasis, while fire needles have a stronger effect than ordinary needles in boosting qi and promoting blood circulation, allowing the condition to improve rapidly.