Patient's question:
I have facial paralysis and have been undergoing acupuncture treatment for 10 days. The doctor said it will take another 10 days of acupuncture before the results can be seen. I would like to ask, how long does acupuncture usually take in your experience? Will prolonged acupuncture cause nerve damage? I look forward to your reply. Thank you, doctor!Doctor's answer:
Based on your consultation content analysis, you have been experiencing facial paralysis and have undergone acupuncture treatment for 10 days. You will need to continue acupuncture for another 10 days to see the results. The so-called facial paralysis mostly refers to facial paralysis caused by facial nerve inflammation. The treatment for this condition is primarily based on acupuncture, supplemented by nerve-nourishing medications. The effectiveness of acupuncture indeed varies from person to person—some recover completely within a week, while others may not be fully healed even after a month. Prolonged acupuncture will never harm the nerves and has no adverse effects on the body.