Question
What medication treatments are available for facial paralysis, or are there other methods?
Answer
The Western medicine treatment for facial paralysis includes oral prednisone, and if there is an elevated blood count, it should be accompanied by antibiotics. If the lymphocytes are elevated, antiviral drugs should be used in conjunction. There are certain risks associated with Western medicine treatment, and it must be used under a doctor’s guidance. Precautions: Additionally, steroids should not be taken long-term. Prolonged and excessive use may trigger Cushing’s syndrome, as well as other serious symptoms of the nervous and mental systems, such as gastrointestinal ulcers and osteoporosis.