Question
Lately, I’ve been experiencing symptoms of crooked mouth and eyes, unable to eat or drink. The doctor diagnosed me with facial paralysis and recommended thread embedding treatment. I want to know, is thread embedding treatment effective for facial paralysis?
Answer
The effectiveness of thread embedding treatment for facial paralysis is not very pronounced. Facial paralysis usually requires immediate treatment in the hospital’s neurology department during the acute phase. During treatment, detailed examinations including brain CT scans and routine blood tests should be conducted to determine the cause. For peripheral facial paralysis, hormone treatment is typically used. For central facial paralysis, active treatment of related cerebrovascular diseases is necessary. In the recovery phase, a combination of acupuncture and rehabilitation therapy can be used to promote recovery.