Question

How should facial palsy be treated?

Answer

  1. Early Detection and Treatment: The treatment of facial palsy should be immediate to effectively control the condition and prevent the progression of the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the disease is often caused by vacuity of the meridians and invasion of wind pathogen. When using Chinese herbal medicine for treatment, it is necessary to prevent excessive warmth and dryness. During the acute phase, it is advisable to avoid using drugs that are warm and stimulating to prevent depletion of yin and blood, which may lead to spasm of the facial muscles.
  2. Regional Treatment: Combining physical therapy is also an effective method. During the acute phase, apply heat compresses to the area around the lesion and treat acupoints on the affected side to help improve regional blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain.
  3. Acupuncture Treatment: It is also one of the initial treatment methods for facial palsy. However, during the treatment process, the following principles should be followed: in the early stages of the disease, shallow and light needle techniques should be used to avoid excessive stimulation that may cause spasms in the facial muscles; during the early recovery phase, electrical stimulation should not be used to prevent regional facial muscle spasms or twitching.