Question
What treatment should be considered for eye blinking and corner of the mouth twitching that have persisted for three years after facial paralysis?
Answer
Currently, this condition should be considered as facial spasm caused by post-stroke facial paralysis. Common facial paralysis, characterized by motor dysfunction in the facial expression muscle groups, prevents patients from expressing their facial expressions normally. Treatment can include oral medications for nourishment, such as carbamazepine, which may help stabilize the symptoms. Surgery can also be considered to alleviate the symptoms, although the effectiveness is not guaranteed. When going out on windy and cold days, gently tap and press on many important acupoints on the face, behind the ears, and neck to enhance your ability to resist the cold.