Question
The patient has been diagnosed with brain infarction, accompanied by symptoms of facial palsy, and the current treatment is not effective. How should the treatment be carried out to improve the condition?
Answer
Based on the patient’s condition, the facial palsy is caused by brain infarction and belongs to central facial palsy. The treatment focuses on blood circulation and stasis treatment to restore blood flow to the area of brain infarction. It is recommended to use drugs such as Danhong and Shuxuetong for blood circulation and stasis treatment. If the range of brain infarction is large, it may be necessary to use mannitol to reduce intracranial pressure. After the acute phase, acupuncture therapy and other physical therapies can be considered to assist in recovery. The symptoms of facial palsy will improve as the condition of brain infarction improves.