Patient's question:
Grandma has facial paralysis and is currently in recovery. She says her ear hurts. Does the ear hurt during the recovery period from facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Complete recovery from facial paralysis generally does not involve ear pain, but if the facial nerve on the affected side is completely restored, it may also affect the ear. Due to the rehabilitation exercises for facial function on the affected side, it may also involve the ear, potentially causing pain. However, ear pain should not be ruled out cases such as otitis media or catarrhal otitis media after a cold. It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory medication or visit the ophthalmology department of a hospital for a thorough examination and treatment.