Question
A patient experienced an acute onset of facial paralysis three days ago, with the inability to control the facial muscles on the right side, resulting in eating difficulties and eye discomfort among other symptoms. They are seeking treatment advice.
Answer
Clinically, this is referred to as facial nerve palsy, which may be caused by viral infection. Treatment includes antiviral medications, nutritional nerve drugs, acupuncture, and physical therapy, with recovery generally expected within about two weeks.