Patient's question:
One of my close friends recently had a sudden stroke, which resulted in one side of their mouth being unable to close, causing leakage when drinking water. They were diagnosed with a stroke at the hospital. Can acupuncture treat facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Recently, there have been repeated occurrences of stroke symptoms, and facial paralysis has also recurred frequently. It is recommended to seek a follow-up consultation at the Traditional Chinese Medicine department of a hospital, as acupuncture treatment can be administered. Currently, the repeated occurrence of facial paralysis caused by stroke may also lead to recurrent facial neuritis, resulting in peripheral facial nerve palsy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture treatment can be performed, or a variety of medications can be used to treat local inflammation.