What are the early signs of recovery after Bell's palsy?

Patient's question:

A 6-month-old baby cannot lift their head, can roll over, has a normal appetite, and shows no significant abnormalities, but sometimes they experience tremors. What are the early signs of recovery after facial paralysis?

Doctor's answer:

If you have facial paralysis and undergo treatments such as acupuncture or infrared light therapy, and the symptoms of facial paralysis are relieved, the signs of improvement will generally reappear: the forehead wrinkles will begin to show, the nasolabial fold will start to deepen, the mouth will not leak air when puffed up, the corners of the mouth will not to one side when smiling slightly, and the sense of taste will begin to fully recover, with no food debris getting stuck between the teeth when eating dinner.

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