A six-month-old baby with facial palsy symptoms experiences muscle twitching in the eye corner during acupuncture treatment, worrying if the condition is worsening.
Facial paralysis followed by the recurrence of ‘chain store syndrome’ is one of the sequelae of facial paralysis.
Can patients with facial palsy receive acupuncture treatment during the recovery period, and what role does medication treatment play in the treatment of facial palsy?
Facial palsy requires attention to corneal protection, avoiding the consumption of hard foods, chewing slowly, and maintaining oral hygiene. Treatment methods include acute phase hormone therapy, vitamin B1 and B12 treatment, as well as physical therapy such as infrared therapy, massage, and acupuncture.
Facial palsy Sequelae may include symptoms such as inability to smile normally, difficulty in raising eyebrows, difficulty in closing eyes tightly, and unnatural twitching of the corners of the mouth. These Sequelae typically only affect the affected side of the face and do not spread to the opposite side.
Can facial palsy in children be improved and treated through surgery?
Facial palsy is a common condition often caused by wind-cold, leading to dysfunction in the facial expression muscles.
This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment methods of facial palsy, and provides detailed information for consultation by patients with facial palsy.
Patients with facial palsy inquire about the possibility of treating the condition with traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture after Western medicine treatment has been ineffective.
How is facial palsy treated? Non-surgical treatments can be adopted to accelerate the resolution of regional inflammation and edema, and to promote the full recovery of neurological function. If facial nerve palsy has not fully recovered after three months of conservative treatment, consider surgical treatment.