Treatment Methods for Facial Paralysis

Western medical treatment for facial paralysis primarily includes corticosteroid therapy and antiviral medication, and the daily dietary care of patients with facial paralysis is also very important for the treatment of the disease. As the disease affects taste and chewing function, it is important to encourage patients to eat and provide food that suits their taste, rich in nutrition, sweet and savory, light, easy to digest semi-liquid or soft foods. Avoiding spicy and extremely cold irritant products are also part of the facial paralysis care measures.
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Treatment Methods for Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis can be treated with acupuncture, combined with traditional Chinese or Western medicine. In severe cases, surgery may be considered to separate the facial nerve from the blood vessels in the back of the ear using special materials. This surgical method has the potential to resolve the issue completely, but if the paralysis has been present for a long time, it may be more difficult to restore the appearance of facial features.
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