Patient's question:
I have had facial paralysis for a long time. My friend told me that moxibustion can treat it. Hello, can facial paralysis be treated with moxibustion? Is the treatment effect good?Doctor's answer:
First of all, there are many different causes of facial paralysis. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is mainly caused by external wind-cold pathogens affecting the local area. Of course, it is also possible that facial paralysis is triggered by some cerebrovascular diseases, and this needs to be ruled out. If the facial paralysis is caused by wind-cold, local treatments such as acupuncture or moxibustion can be applied. Patients can use these methods as supplementary treatments while receiving conventional treatment. In daily life, it is essential to avoid extreme hunger or overeating, and never overindulge in food or drinks.