Questions
What precautions should be taken for a child with congenital facial palsy? Can the child consume seafood if there is facial muscle atrophy? Can the condition be cured?
Answers
Facial paralysis is caused by nonspecific inflammation of the facial nerve, with the etiology still unclear. It may be related to factors such as wind-cold, viral infections, or may be secondary to conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome, otitis media, or mumps. The main treatment methods include acute phase hormone therapy, vitamin B1 and B12 treatment, as well as physical therapy such as infrared therapy, massage, and acupuncture. In daily life, it is important to prevent the long-term exposure of the affected side’s cornea, to avoid colds, to avoid eating hard foods, to chew slowly, and to maintain oral hygiene after meals. Currently, facial muscle rehabilitation treatment can be performed.