Patient's question:
I've been feeling numbness and difficulty moving my lips recently. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they said it's facial paralysis. So, I'd like to ask how to treat facial paralysis in the lip area?Doctor's answer:
Facial nerve palsy, also known as Bell's palsy (facial paralysis), "crooked mouth," or "string wind," is a disease characterized by dysfunction of facial expression muscles. It is a common and frequently recurring condition that is not affected by age. Facial paralysis is caused by abnormalities in the facial nervous system. Currently, the most effective treatment for facial paralysis is medication. If the lips cannot fully recover due to facial paralysis, systematic rehabilitation training should be implemented in a rehabilitation department. Patients with facial paralysis should pay attention to preventing colds in daily life and wear masks when going out. Pay attention to dietary and rest routines, avoiding spicy and greasy foods as much as possible. Pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness in daily life to prevent re-infection with viruses.