Question
The grandmother noticed this morning that her face was crooked, she could not speak clearly, and her eyes were of different sizes, suspecting facial paralysis. She had been out dancing in the park last night and caught a cold wind. Could this be the cause? She has already been taken to the hospital for acupuncture treatment, and the situation of her mouth being crooked has slightly improved, but it has not fully recovered. How should facial paralysis be treated?
Answer
Facial paralysis typically results in mouth and eye asymmetry. At this stage, a detailed examination should be conducted immediately to confirm if there is a cerebrovascular disease. After excluding related diseases, a diagnosis of facial neuritis can be considered. Treatments such as oral medications, local cold compresses, or acupuncture can be used. Early treatment may include oral corticosteroids and nerve-nourishing drugs to shorten the course of the disease.