Question
Three months postpartum, after undergoing 15 days of acupuncture treatment, there are some facial coordination issues, mouth corner displacement, and frequent sensations of facial numbness without pain. She asks if she can pause the treatment for a few days during the process.
Answer
Facial palsy is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve, common symptoms including facial muscle paralysis, mouth corner distortion, and inability to close eyelids. The usual treatment methods include acupuncture and facial injections. It is advised not to interrupt the treatment and pay attention to nutritional supplementation and rest to promote complete recovery. Based on your symptoms, you may have facial palsy. Wishing you a speedy recovery!