Patient's question:
A 6-month-old baby cannot lift their head, can roll over, and has a normal appetite, with no significant abnormalities, but sometimes they shake. The facial paralysis has been present for three and a half months. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
First, facial paralysis is divided into central facial paralysis and peripheral facial paralysis. You need to be clear about which type of facial paralysis you have. Central facial paralysis is usually caused by intracranial inflammation, such as tumors or brain vascular diseases. Peripheral facial paralysis is mainly due to factors like cold exposure or viral infections, which lead to damage to facial nerve function and result in facial paralysis. For the two different types of facial paralysis, the treatment methods are different. If there is intracranial inflammation, it should be diagnosed and treated by neurosurgery. If necessary, improvements in head CT, magnetic resonance imaging, and other detailed examinations should be made. If surgery is required, it should be actively pursued. For peripheral facial paralysis, antiviral treatment is needed, along with the use of cobalamin to nourish the nerves, etc. Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine treatments also have a certain therapeutic effect.