Question
What’s the best treatment for facial paralysis? Currently, I’m receiving acupuncture treatment at the hospital for the cause of facial paralysis, and there has been a slight improvement, but the effect doesn’t seem very good.
Answer
Hello, the treatment plan for facial paralysis should be determined after a diagnosis of the patient’s condition, severity, medical history, and onset time. The main treatment methods include traditional Chinese medicine with herbal decoctions or oral Chinese patent medicines to activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and dissolve clots. Additionally, nutritional supplements for nerves are taken orally and by injection. This is combined with acupuncture and physical therapy treatments, and it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks for gradual recovery.