Question
What should I do if I’ve been treated with injections and medication for eight days and there’s still no improvement in my facial paralysis?
Answer
The exact cause of facial paralysis is not yet clear, but it can be due to factors such as catching a cold or viral infection, which can lead to paralysis of one side of the face, causing one side of the forehead crease to disappear, the nasolabial groove to become shallow, and difficulty in closing the eyes. You can be treated with intramuscular injections of Vitamin B1 and B12, oral acyclovir tablets, and prednisone. At the same time, you can also use acupuncture therapy to alleviate symptoms and prevent residual sequelae.