There is no absolute best way to treat facial paralysis, and treatment options are usually chosen under the guidance of a doctor based on the severity of the condition. Commonly used treatments include medication, surgery and rehabilitation.
1. Drug treatment: For patients without contraindications, glucocorticoid is used as early as possible to promote the recovery of damaged nerves. Prednisone or prednisolone is often used. Combined viral infections can be treated with antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, vasiclovir and glucocorticoids. Neurotrophic drugs such as methylcobalamin and vitamin B1 can also be used.
2. Surgery: Facial paralysis can be treated with surgery if it is severe or if medication is not effective. Such as nerve anastomosis, nerve free grafting, etc.
3. Rehabilitation therapy: local hot compresses, massage, infrared rays, ultra-short wave, laser and other irradiation can also play a role in the recovery of facial paralysis.
In addition, facial paralysis patients should pay attention to avoid eating spicy and stimulating food. As well as pay attention to rest, maintain sufficient sleep, in order to promote nerve recovery, so as to improve the symptoms of facial paralysis.
If facial paralysis is diagnosed, a reasonable treatment plan should be formulated under the guidance of the doctor, and the medication should be administered strictly according to the doctor’s instructions, so as to actively cooperate with the treatment.