Patient's question:
The day before yesterday morning, I came down to find that my left side of the face had no sense of touch, and I thought I might have Bell's palsy. However, it should just be a case of facial paralysis caused by cold exposure. I don't know what the self-treatment method for facial paralysis is. I'm quite worried. What kind of help I need: How should one treat facial paralysis?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, Bell's palsy is a disease characterized by dysfunction of the facial expression muscle group. It is a common and frequently occurring condition that is not affected by age. The general symptoms are facial paralysis, such as crooked mouth and eyes, and patients often cannot even complete basic actions like raising their eyebrows, closing their eyes, or pouting. It is recommended to seek early medical treatment. Acupuncture treatment is advised, as the earlier the treatment begins, the more beneficial it is for complete recovery. Acupuncture can be combined with moxibustion, and oral traditional Chinese medicine can also be taken, resulting in significant therapeutic effects.