Question
I’ve had facial paralysis for the past few days, but it’s been 15 days and there’s still no response. What should I do? Can it still be cured?
Answer
Facial neuralgia is a self-limiting disease; some people may not recover even with treatment, while others can heal on their own. About 30% of people may not improve regardless of treatment. If the facial paralysis has not fully recovered after 15 days, you can combine acupuncture, Chinese medicine patch application, and other acupoint treatments. You can also take oral anti-inflammatory medications such as amoxicillin capsules, Yikeang, and vitamin C. Maintain a stable mood, eat more foods like broccoli and cucumber to ensure adequate nutrition, prevent colds, avoid contact with radioactive substances, and get plenty of sunlight. Tips and treatment measures include identifying the cause, making an accurate diagnosis, nourishing the nerves, and activating neural mobilization for nerve regeneration and repair.