Patient's question:
My mom has recently been feeling a tingling sensation on her face, as if there's something on it that she can't wipe off. It gradually worsened, and now half of her face has lost sensation. She had to go to the hospital for a thorough examination, where they said it's a symptom of facial paralysis.What kind of help is needed: What are the causes and treatments for facial paralysis?
Doctor's answer:
Causes of Bell's Palsy:1. The blood vessels that supply nutrients to the facial nerves are affected by cold wind or cold, leading to severe pain and causing nerve tissue to swell, become compressed, and suffer from ischemia.
2. Most patients experience cold wind or cold water exposure on the affected side before the onset of the condition, such as from using a fan or coming into contact with cold water.
3. A smaller portion of patients show signs of viral infection before or after the onset, commonly suffering from symptoms like colds or ear infections.
Treatment suggestions for Bell's Palsy should be implemented using traditional Chinese medicine to promote the comprehensive and thorough recovery of facial muscle function.