Most patients have a good prognosis and can fully recover within 3 to 4 months. Some patients with serious condition need 6 months or even longer, which is related to the cause of the disease, condition and physical condition of the patient, and some patients will have sequelae.
Common clinical manifestations of facial paralysis include sudden onset of distorted mouth, inability to blink, difficulty in closing eyes, leakage of wind in speech, loss of facial expression, drooling, and so on. Medication, physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy and Chinese medicine are usually used. Surgery may be considered for patients who cannot recover after 6 months of onset of the disease.
Patients with facial paralysis are advised to maintain an optimistic mindset, pay attention to keeping warm, and ensure adequate sleep and nutritional intake. Consult the doctor in time and treat under the guidance of professional doctors, do not blindly self-medication to avoid adverse consequences.