Question
A 60-year-old man suddenly experiences numbness in his head, drooping of his right eye, and saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth. He is unable to drink water in large gulps, which may indicate facial paralysis. What should be done?
Answer
In traditional Chinese medicine, facial paralysis is often believed to be caused by blood stasis due to cold evil. Patients should pay attention to supplementing calcium and vitamin B. Calcium is not only beneficial for bones and intelligence but also helps restore muscle and nerve function. Vitamin B also maintains nerve health. The exact causes of facial paralysis are varied, and the extent of the lesions differs, so treatment needs to be tailored to individual circumstances. Typically, a trichotomy of facial nerve rehabilitation treatment can be adopted to comprehensively improve the capillary microcirculation at the lesion site, fundamentally repair damaged facial neurons, and restore facial muscle function.