Question
My friend recently suddenly developed symptoms of facial distortion and was diagnosed with facial paralysis after going to the hospital. He wants to know if he still needs acupuncture after the intravenous treatment?
Answer
Facial paralysis, also known as peripheral facial nerve palsy, is mainly caused by viral infections. Treatment primarily involves antiviral therapy, along with the use of hormones, Vitamin B1, and B12. Regional massage and functional exercises are also combined, and acupuncture may be used in some cases. Therefore, acupuncture can be temporarily postponed during the intravenous treatment and performed after the condition improves. This will not delay the recovery. The above is a suggestion for this question and I hope it is helpful to you.