Question
The patient inquired about which treatment, traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, is more effective for mild facial paralysis and described their experience of numbness on the upper lip upon waking up in the morning, slight numbness on the left side of the face by noon with a slight sensation, without any obvious symptoms of facial distortion, and normal blood pressure. The doctor’s initial diagnosis was “facial paralysis.”
Answer
The doctor advised the patient to avoid wind exposure, ensure adequate rest, maintain a light diet, and refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods like seafood. They can perform facial massage themselves or seek acupuncture therapy at the hospital to promote recovery. Additionally, the doctor has prescribed symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and a therapeutic regimen, but the therapy needs to be scheduled for the following day. The intravenous prescription includes 20% mannitol.