Question
How should right facial paralysis be treated?
Answer
The main causes of facial paralysis are related to regional cold, cerebral vascular diseases, and poor immune system. The primary treatments for facial paralysis include acupuncture, nutritional nerve therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments that enhance blood circulation and resolve blood stasis. If symptoms are clearly evident, antiviral medications and corticosteroids can be used for short-term treatment during the initial stage, typically for about a week. After one week, it is important to continue with acupuncture treatment for more than two weeks. Generally, complete recovery can be expected around three weeks.