Question
What are the treatment methods for acute facial paralysis?
Answer
The treatment methods for acute facial paralysis are believed by traditional Chinese medicine to be related to exposure to wind and cold, with wind-cold causing regional obstruction of Qi and blood flow, thereby leading to facial paralysis. Modern medicine, however, considers it to be associated with viral infection and nerve damage, hence also known as Bell’s palsy. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is based on activating blood and unblocking meridians, and can be complemented with acupuncture therapy. Acupuncture is one of the most effective treatments for facial paralysis, and can be combined with the use of methenamine tablets. Wishing you good health.