Question
Dad noticed that his facial features were a bit asymmetrical and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor diagnosed it as facial palsy. Dad is worried that both facial palsy and hemiplegia are unpredictable and might worsen into hemiplegia?
Answer
I must inform you strictly, patients with facial palsy generally do not lead to hemiplegia, but hemiplegia may be accompanied by facial palsy. Early diagnosis and treatment of facial palsy are essential to avoid nerve damage and the recurrence of sequelae after facial palsy. In Western medicine, early treatment involves the administration of hormones to completely eliminate facial nerve edema, along with antiviral, nutritional nerve treatments, depending on the situation. Wishing the patient a swift recovery to health!