Patient's question:
My distant relative, when I visited their home during the New Year's celebration, I noticed something wasn't quite right with their face. They would occasionally twitch. I want to know how long does it take for facial paralysis to heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy typically requires at least one month to heal on its own. Additionally, if precautions are not taken in daily life—such as frequent exposure to cold winds or using air conditioners in the summer—Bell's palsy may recur. Therefore, it is essential to be mindful in daily life to facilitate faster recovery. If there is ear pain, especially in the mastoid before recurrent episodes of Bell's palsy, or if accompanied by conditions like hypertension or diabetes, the recovery time may be prolonged.