Question
My aunt recently developed symptoms of regional facial pain, diagnosed by a doctor as early-stage facial paralysis, but treatment has not yet begun.
Answer
In the early stages of facial paralysis, regional massage, heat therapy, injection treatment, acupuncture, and oral herbal medicine to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis can be performed. In daily life, it is advisable to avoid spicy, cold, and other irritating foods. If the above treatments are ineffective, microsurgical treatment (neurotomy) can be considered. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and seek medical treatment at the hospital early to prevent the deterioration of the illness.