Question
A friend of mine who has AIDS contracted the disease five years ago and later developed facial paralysis, which she has not treated yet. I want to know, is there a connection between facial paralysis and AIDS? Is there a possibility of recovery?
Answer
There is no direct connection between facial paralysis and AIDS. If the patient receives acupuncture along with Chinese or Western medicine treatment in the early stages of the disease, there is a possibility of complete recovery. However, as time has passed, the condition may have worsened, making the chance of complete recovery relatively low. It is recommended to seek special treatment promptly to separate the facial nerve and the posterior auricular artery. Nevertheless, the likelihood of complete recovery of facial function remains relatively low.