How to Diagnose and Treat Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis, also known as facial nerve palsy, often occurs after a cold. Treatment methods include antiviral medications, nerve-nourishing and microcirculatory stabilization drugs, as well as acupuncture and physical therapy.

Facial paralysis treatment should be initiated as early as possible. After onset, one should seek medical attention promptly and use antiviral medications, nerve-nourishing drugs, and drugs to promote regional blood circulation. Acupuncture treatment can also be combined to facilitate the quick recovery of facial paralysis. Patients should protect their corneas, wear protective contact lenses after the onset of facial paralysis to reduce the risk of corneal infection. In daily life, avoid direct exposure of the face to fans or air conditioners, and rub the facial skin and massage the acupoints on the neck, behind the ears, and on the face when going out in cold weather to promote blood circulation.

How to treat pediatric facial paralysis? It is recommended to adopt a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, including acupuncture, medium-frequency therapy, and nutritional nerve drugs such as galantamine and Vitamin B12. At the same time, attention should be paid to protecting the eyes and avoiding triggering factors.

Patients inquire about the treatment methods for acute facial paralysis and how to improve symptoms.

What are the main initial treatment plans for facial paralysis?

Acupuncture can be used as an auxiliary method for treating facial paralysis, but it should be combined with other treatments. It may take at least half a month to see results.

A relative called to inquire about a person with facial palsy who has been under treatment for some time but has not yet fully recovered. The person recently experienced difficulty speaking again. Is this a common symptom of facial palsy?

The best time for treating facial paralysis is within one month after the acute attack.

After three months of conservative treatment for facial paralysis, if facial nerve palsy has not recovered, and relevant electrophysiological examinations (such as facial nerve conduction velocity testing and electromyography) show no response (i.e., no electrical activity), surgical treatment can be considered.