Question
I am experiencing dryness in my left eye and an itchy sensation in my ears without pain. I have taken medication in the past but don’t remember the name. What medication should be used for the treatment of facial palsy?
Answer
The medications for facial palsy treatment typically aim to suppress the excitability of brain neurons to control the condition’s outbreaks. However, long-term use of these medications may lead to excessively high blood drug concentrations, causing adverse symptoms such as drug toxicity. Some patients may not only fail to control their condition when drug concentrations are too high but may also experience an increase in outbreaks and exacerbation of symptoms. Moreover, long-term medication use can also lead to side effects such as decreased memory, cognitive decline, slower reaction times, deteriorating mental state, weakened immunity, and organ damage. This treatment method addresses the symptoms but does not cure the root cause.