Patient's question:
One day, after drinking too much beer and riding a motorcycle home without a helmet, I might have been blown away by the wind. On the third day, I started experiencing symptoms of facial paralysis, and the entire half of my face swelled up. How long does facial paralysis take to subside?Doctor's answer:
If facial paralysis occurs repeatedly, it can be treated through medication or acupuncture. Generally, swelling can subside within about a week. If recovery is complete, it may take about a month for the condition to heal on its own. However, some patients with facial paralysis may require a longer treatment period. It is recommended that you consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to use herbal medicine for conditioning, combined with acupuncture for better treatment outcomes.