Question
How should I handle the situation when a 2-year-old child’s half face cannot move?
Answer
The main treatment methods include acupuncture, such as warm needle, electroacupuncture, and facial massage. The patient should undergo eyebrow lifting exercises, eye closure exercises, nose pinching exercises, showing teeth, pouting, and blowing cheeks to restore facial muscle function. Medication treatment includes taking gangliosides, vitamin B, and rat nerve growth factor as nerve-nourishing drugs. During medication, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods such as alcohol, garlic, seafood, strong tea, and spicy hotpot. Use a hot towel to apply a compress to the face , three to four times a night. Do not wash your face with cold water, and pay attention to keeping your head warm in cold weather. Consume more fresh vegetables, whole grains, soy products, jujube, and lean meat.