Question
A patient suddenly noticed an abnormal function of the left corner of their mouth while eating on January 9, 2006, and immediately went to the Neurology Department of Dalian Medical University for a consultation. The diagnosis was sudden onset facial palsy. The patient reported intermittent pain behind the ear, inability to properly pucker the left lip, difficulty in completely closing the left mouth when blowing up cheeks, and weak eyelid closure but still able to close the eyes.
Answer
The patient can try the following methods: apply the blood of live eels to the affected facial skin, wash it off after 24 hours or at least 12 hours, and there may be improvement in about a week. Vitamin B complex is also beneficial for facial nerve diseases, such as Vitamin B1, B2, and B12. Vitamin B complex is rich in the following foods: coriander, tomatoes, winter melon, cucumber, papaya, apple, pineapple, pear, peach, watermelon, persimmon, and grape. Vitamin B helps in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, so moderate intake can be helpful.