Question
How can post-facial paralysis syndrome be managed for better improvement?
Answer
Facial paralysis refers to weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles caused by facial neuritis, commonly known as facial palsy, mouth distortion, or drooping eyelid. Patients should seek medical attention actively and as soon as possible to provide a good opportunity for doctors to diagnose. Timely follow-up visits are crucial for the prognosis of facial paralysis. It is recommended to choose a larger hospital or a specialized hospital and seek the professional opinion of experienced doctors. These doctors may be traditional Chinese medicine (neurology-acupuncture department doctors, who understand both neurology and specialize in acupuncture), neurologists, or otolaryngologists. If there are no such specialized doctors available, you can consult in the internal medicine or acupuncture department. However, it is important to note that if there is no significant improvement after one month of treatment, you should immediately turn to the above-mentioned specialized doctors for diagnosis and treatment.