Question

Upon waking up, I found my eyes involuntarily twitching and my mouth is crooked. Could this be Bell’s Palsy? What should I do?

Answer

Hello, your symptoms may indicate Bell’s Palsy. The typical treatment duration is about a month. During the acute phase, you can receive intravenous infusions of dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, and acyclovir, an antiviral medication. Complementary treatments include acupuncture. During the acute phase, acupuncture should focus on gentle stimulation. After six days, you can switch to oral antiviral medications and traditional Chinese patent medicines like Qian Zheng San, while continuing with acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and facial massage. During the treatment period, it’s important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and cold stimulating foods.