Question
My friend experienced facial paralysis after washing his face in winter and taking a nap during lunch, being exposed to cold wind. The doctor prescribed medication, but he is worried about the effectiveness of the medication and whether the paralysis can recover on its own. He wants to know how facial paralysis should be treated?
Answer
Facial paralysis typically occurs due to cold wind invasion, leading to facial muscle tension and poor blood circulation. To prevent the occurrence of facial paralysis, treatment can be administered through acupuncture and oral blood circulation and blood stasis medicine. Additionally, it is important to protect the face from the cold, which can be achieved by applying cold compresses to aid recovery or by using blood circulation and blood stasis ointments for local application. These methods can all help accelerate the recovery of facial paralysis.