Patient's question:
I recently had a stroke and developed facial paralysis. Currently, I am being treated in the hospital with anesthesia and hormones. How much hormone is used for facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, after a stroke, I developed facial paralysis. The symptoms of restricted movement on one side of the face have reappeared. Steroid medications cannot be used independently; you need to go to the neurology department for a follow-up visit at the hospital. Generally, the initial dose of dexamethasone is 15 to 20 milligrams, and the dosage should be gradually increased during the seven-day infusion. It must be reduced to five milligrams before the medication can be discontinued. For facial paralysis, acupuncture and moxibustion methods must be used in combination for treatment.