Question
Left side of the face numbness, mouth crooked, eye twitching, onset in May. Can Vitamin B12 treat facial nerve palsy?
Answer
Facial nerve palsy is caused by cold or anesthesia of the facial nerve. During the acute phase, dehydration and hormone therapy are usually required. Medications for nerve regulation, combined with acupuncture and electrotherapy, are typically stable after about two weeks of treatment. Patients usually have some residual symptoms. It is important to keep the facial skin warm. Long-term use of Vitamin B12 may help with nerve nutrition, and it can be taken, but the effect may be not obvious. Facial nerve palsy can be classified into peripheral facial nerve palsy and central facial nerve palsy. Central facial nerve palsy refers to facial nerve palsy symptoms caused by brain inflammation, not a problem with the facial nerve itself. The elderly should be particularly vigilant. Peripheral facial nerve palsy can be treated with Vitamin B12 to nourish the nerves, as well as with acupuncture, ointments, and other methods.