Question
Will symptoms worsen during facial paralysis treatment?
Answer
Facial paralysis does not heal quickly; it typically involves acute phase, remission phase, and residual symptom phase, requiring long-term treatment for effectiveness. During the acute phase, the symptoms of facial paralysis gradually improve within 7 to 10 days; the remission phase lasts for about a month, during which treatment primarily focuses on stimulating the facial muscles and acupoints of meridians. Finally, there is the residual symptom phase, when a combination of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine treatment is necessary. This treatment approach has a long-term effect on facial paralysis, but it is particularly suitable for elderly people and those with weaker constitutions. We hope the patients can recover soon!