Patient's question:
I have a friend who has been dealing with facial paralysis for over two years. She has visited many hospitals, but none have been able to cure it. So, I would like to ask how to treat the after-effects of facial paralysis.Doctor's answer:
The main solutions are as follows:1. Medication treatment generally involves stabilizing local blood circulation through neurotrophic drugs (B vitamins) to reduce facial nerve edema and promote complete functional recovery. Carbamazepine is a must-have medication for treating facial spasms.
2. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for patients, it is advisable to avoid excessive or overly frequent electroacupuncture/electro-stimulation. While acupuncture is applied, it can be combined with herbal steam treatment. Neurotrophic drugs that aid in nerve recovery should also be used.
3. For patients with severe facial nerve palsy sequelae who do not respond to conservative treatment, surgical intervention can be considered. The latest techniques currently used domestically and internationally are free muscle grafting.