Question
The patient contracted facial paralysis in late autumn of 2015, and after treatment, no sequelae were left. However, in mid-September 2017, the patient experienced a recurrence of the condition. After medication and acupuncture treatment, the left side of the face is now stiff, with limited movement. The patient inquires whether this is a sequelae and if recovery is possible.
Answer
It is generally believed that the main cause of facial paralysis is cold exposure on the face or viral infection. Treatment is divided into acute phase, recovery phase, and sequelae phase. The patient is currently in the recovery phase and should be given vitamin B1 and B2, along with electrotherapy and acupuncture, and attention should be paid to eye protection. The patient should undergo rehabilitation training according to their condition, with a recovery rate of 85%-90% possible within two years.