Patient's question:
Just got divorced. My wife often makes many strange expressions, which makes me very unaccustomed. I know she has mild facial paralysis and am afraid she might have an accident if she eats the wrong thing. Hello, are there any dietary restrictions I need to be aware of?Doctor's answer:
Most cases of facial paralysis in young people are caused by factors such as catching a cold, exposure to wind, and viral infections. It is a disease characterized primarily by the dysfunction of the facial expression muscle group. It is a common and frequently occurring condition that is not affected by age. The general symptoms include drooping mouth and eyes, and patients often struggle to even perform basic movements like raising their eyebrows, closing their eyes, or pouting.In addition to actively using antiviral, blood-activating, blood-stasis-dispersing, muscle-relaxing, wind-dispelling, and nerve-nourishing medications, and combining them with acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage, dietary factors are also quite crucial and require dietary restrictions. Avoid extremely cold, spicy, and other stimulating foods. Do not eat chicken, eggs, fish, leeks, or seafood. Also, avoid fatty and greasy foods, and maintain a diet based on lightness.