Facial spasm usually refers to facial muscle spasm, which may be caused by the blood vessels in the triangular region of the bridge cerebellar angle pressing on the root of the facial nerve, and may also be caused by tumors, facial neuritis, and so on. It can be relieved by medication and surgery, and should be treated according to the doctor’s instructions.
1. Medication: Common medications used in the treatment of facial muscle spasm include baclofen, carbamazepine, diazepam, clonazepam, etc. These medications may cause liver and kidney function problems. This kind of drugs may appear liver and kidney function damage, tremor, drowsiness and other adverse reactions, the patient should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use drugs.
2. Surgery: For patients with ineffective drug treatment or more serious symptoms of facial muscle spasm, surgery can be considered, and commonly used surgical methods include microvascular decompression of facial nerve.
Patients with facial muscle spasm should consult a doctor in time for targeted treatment. At the same time, they should pay attention to keep warm in daily life, do a good job of preventing cold in the face, and ensure sufficient rest and sleep to minimize the occurrence of the disease.