Patient's question:
After four years of facial paralysis, the aftereffects of silence are no different from those of ordinary people. When you laugh, half of your face can't raise the eyebrows, and the other half can't raise the eyebrows either. You will never feel it's heavy. Many treatments are ineffective and painful. I hope they can help me. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Facial nerve palsy is mainly caused by insufficient lung capacity, insufficient qi and blood, and the infiltration of external pathogens as targets. Common treatment methods include acupuncture at acupoints such as Renzhong, Chengxue, and Hegu. Adding main acupoints to specific points can unblock meridians and achieve rapid therapeutic effects. Acupuncture techniques should be adjusted flexibly based on the deficiency or excess of meridian syndromes. Acupuncture treatment for peripheral facial nerve palsy, which involves taking neurotrophic drugs, yields better peripheral treatment effects. Prevention and care should focus on avoiding cold exposure and maintaining warmth; dietary habits should be light to prevent greasiness; and easily digestible foods should be consumed.