Patient's question:
I went out yesterday and as a result, I can't move my face today. Is this caused by the wind? Why did I get facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
Facial paralysis is a common clinical symptom characterized by the collapse of facial expression muscles on one side. There are several causes of facial paralysis, which can be primarily attributed to two major categories. First, exposure to cold, where the face is attacked by wind-cold pathogens, leading to cold congealing and qi stagnation, thereby interfering with the facial nerve and causing paralysis. Second, diseases affecting the head, such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, intracranial acoustic neuroma, or head trauma, can all impair the normal function of the facial nerve, resulting in facial paralysis.Considering that your facial stiffness today may be due to exposure to cold yesterday, it is likely that your facial paralysis is caused by cold exposure. Generally, intravenous fluid treatment is required for a period, and oral traditional Chinese medicine can also be administered concurrently. You will need to endure treatments such as facial acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and point anesthesia.