Question
When the newborn was born, it was discovered that the mouth on one side tends to droop when crying or smiling, while the other side is more difficult. Chromosome karyotype analysis shows normal results, and the brain MRI is also normal. However, after two months, the symptoms have not improved. Only the corner of the mouth is affected, and eye closure is normal. The hospital of traditional Chinese medicine suggests acupuncture treatment, twice a day, and taking methycobalamin tablets, 0.5 mg each time, divided into three doses for observation. The rehabilitation department of the People’s Hospital recommends initial massage and warm compress therapy to observe the effects. The child is now two months old and developing normally in all aspects, but the other side of the mouth lacks strength when half-opened. What could be the cause of this? What treatment methods can be adopted?
Answer
If no abnormalities are found after a thorough examination, it is suggested to consider it as nerve damage and to initially use nerve-nourishing medication for treatment.