Patient's question:
Last month, facial movement began to reappear with facial paralysis and drooping mouth. For those with complete collapse of facial expression muscles on the affected side, forehead wrinkles disappear, palpebral fissure widens, nasolabial groove flattens, and mouth corner droops. When smiling, the mouth corner deviates to the healthy side. The doctor said it's facial paralysis. What are the treatment methods for early facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Bell's palsy is mainly caused by infectious diseases, otogenic diseases, idiopathic diseases, tumors, neurogenic diseases, trauma, poisoning, metabolic disorders, vitamin deficiencies, vascular dysfunction, and congenital facial nerve nucleus developmental abnormalities, etc. The primary treatment method is acupuncture. Medication treatment mainly involves taking neurotrophic drugs, such as gangliosides, vitamin B, and rat nerve growth factor. During medication, avoid spicy foods like strong alcohol, garlic, seafood, strong tea, and spicy hot pots. Apply cold compresses to the face with a towel 3-4 times a night, but do not use cold water to wash your face. In cold weather, pay attention to keeping your head warm. Eat more fresh vegetables, coarse grains, soy products, jujubes, and lean meat. Bell's palsy patients typically need to reduce exposure to light sources, such as computers, televisions, and ultraviolet light.