Patient's question:
My husband usually exercises regularly and has excellent physical fitness. Recently, while he was washing his face in the morning or brushing his teeth, he noticed that his face had an abnormal movement, with his mouth drooping and left-sided facial paralysis. How is left-sided facial paralysis treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, Bell's palsy can be treated within a certain period of time. Generally, it is acute within two weeks, and the best results are achieved within two weeks. Generally, after conventional treatment, full recovery can be achieved. However, if it is beyond two weeks or even a month, the possibility of full recovery is very small. It has been a month, and only acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and Western medicine are being used. As for the therapeutic effect, it cannot be guaranteed to reduce to what extent. In the early stage, drugs such as anti-infection, stabilizing circulation, and nourishing nerves can be administered. Because the eyelids cannot close, attention must be paid to protecting the cornea. After the acute phase, Chinese medicine therapies such as acupuncture and massage can be used. In daily life, attention should be paid to prevention to avoid overexertion and exposure of the face to cold wind.