Question
My child has had facial paralysis for over a year and the Sequelae symptoms have worsened. How should it be treated?
Answer
Typically, pediatric facial paralysis is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve due to upper respiratory tract infections. Initial treatment within the first week involves hormone therapy, followed by treatments like infrared therapy for nerve recovery. The condition usually improves gradually. If the condition persists for over a year and worsens, further examination may be needed to rule out conditions such as craniopharyngioma or other demyelinating diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, which can impact facial nerve function. Consider consultations with otolaryngology and neurosurgery specialists, as well as pediatric neurology experts for MRI scans of the head and other examinations to clearly determine the cause and develop a treatment plan.