There is no absolute best way to treat facial paralysis and there are usually medications, physical therapy and surgery. Facial paralysis is a disease caused by irritation or lesion of craniofacial nerves, which leads to paralysis of facial muscles. Specific treatments are as follows:
1. Medication
(1) Glucocorticosteroids: such as prednisone, dexamethasone, etc.
(2) Antiviral drugs: e.g. acyclovir, ribavirin, etc.
(3) Anti-infectives: e.g. penicillin, erythromycin, doxycycline, etc.
(4) Neurotrophic drugs: such as vitamin B1, methylcobalamin and so on.
2. Physical therapy: infrared rays and ultrashort waves can be used in the acute stage to reduce the symptoms of edema; electric stimulation can be used in the recovery stage to promote the recovery of facial nerve function.
3. Surgery: It is suitable for those who cannot recover the nerve after 6 months and those who have permanent paralysis of facial nerve. Commonly used surgical procedures include nerve anastomosis and nerve free grafting.
In addition, patients with facial paralysis should pay attention to local warmth to avoid aggravation of the condition by cold. Actively carry out rehabilitation training, using eyebrow lifting, puffing cheeks, showing teeth and other expressions to exercise the facial muscles, to promote the recovery of the disease.
Facial paralysis patients need to consult a doctor in time, and the professional doctor will give a reasonable diagnosis and treatment plan.