Facial paralysis caused by viral infection, also known as facial neuritis. Recovery time is related to the severity of the patient’s condition, treatment and other factors. Patients with mild injuries usually recover in 2~4 weeks, patients with moderate injuries usually recover in 2~3 months, and patients with severe injuries take a long time to recover, and those who have not fully recovered in more than 6 months may have sequelae.
1. Mild and moderate injury: patients should pay attention to keep warm, ensure adequate sleep and nutritional intake. In the early stage, patients can take ribavirin, dexamethasone, vitamin B, methylcobalamin and other drugs as prescribed by doctors.
2. Severe injury: the facial nerve is severely damaged, and the recovery time is uncertain, related to the condition and the patient’s physical condition. Some patients’ symptoms do not subside after 6 months of treatment, which may leave sequelae and make it difficult for them to recover completely.
It is recommended that patients seek timely medical treatment under the guidance of professional doctors. There are many causes and treatments for facial neuritis, and patients are advised to keep a good mindset and actively cooperate with the treatment in order to obtain the best recovery results.