Question
My grandfather is 64 years old and has always been in good health. However, a few months ago, after a fall, he noticed that his left side of the face showed symptoms of facial paralysis. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on the description, your grandfather’s condition may be due to facial nerve palsy caused by peripheral neuritis. This condition is relatively common in neurology, characterized by the inability to close the eye on the affected side, pucker the cheeks, or blow a whistle. It is recommended to start with corticosteroid treatment as soon as possible, and to complement this with traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, as symptoms are expected to gradually improve.