Cold and cool wind stimulation, recent upper respiratory tract infection, etc. are common triggers of idiopathic facial nerve palsy. It is recommended that patients should consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease and treat the symptoms under the guidance of a professional doctor. Common treatments include medication, physical therapy and Chinese medicine.
In many cases, facial paralysis is caused by cold and wind stimulation, due to cold stimulation of vasoconstriction, causing insufficient blood supply to the facial nerve, edema occurs, resulting in narrowing of the facial nerve channel, facial nerve is squeezed, resulting in dysfunction of the patient.
1. Drug therapy: common glucocorticoid, such as prednisone; antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir; nutritive nerve drugs, such as methylcobalamin, vitamin B1, etc.; anti-infective drugs, such as amoxicillin, erythromycin, penicillin, etc., depending on the specific situation of the patient for symptomatic treatment.
2. Physiotherapy: infrared ray, ultra-short wave therapy, electrical stimulation, etc., to relieve symptoms and promote the recovery of nerve function.
3. Chinese medicine treatment: common such as Chinese medicine treatment, acupuncture treatment, etc.. To a certain extent, it can improve the microcirculation and metabolism of the face, and common nerve function recovery.
Most of the patients with facial paralysis can be cured, but some patients with serious condition may have sequelae. It is recommended that patients maintain an optimistic mindset, actively cooperate with professional treatment, do not blindly self-medication to avoid adverse consequences.