Question
How should facial paralysis caused by wind invasion be treated? What are the possible post-effects? Can it be completely cured? The patient has undergone treatment and recovered, but recently experienced a recurrence, and is seeking acupuncture treatment from traditional Chinese medicine.
Answer
The goal of treating facial paralysis is to stabilize regional blood circulation, reduce facial nerve edema, alleviate nerve compression, and promote functional recovery. Treatment includes: 1. Early in the acute phase, use corticosteroid hormones such as dexamethasone or prednisone, taken orally or by intravenous injection, for 5-7 days, then gradually reduce the dose, continuing for 7-10 days. 2. In daily life, attention should be paid to balanced nutrition, engage in aerobic exercise, maintain a cheerful mood, and enhance physical fitness to accelerate recovery.