How to treat idiopathic facial paralysis?

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Idiopathic facial paralysis, also known as idiopathic facial paralysis, bell paralysis and facial neuritis, refers to facial paralysis caused by pathological changes of facial nerve motor fibers. The general symptom is mouth and eye deviation. It is a common and frequently occurring disease, which is not limited by age. How to treat idiopathic facial paralysis? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How to treat idiopathic facial paralysis?

Corticosteroid therapy because Waller degeneration of the nerve usually occurs within 2 weeks after the onset of the disease, so corticosteroids can be used early, such as dexamethasone, prednisone and methylprednisolone.

Antiviral therapy should be combined with acyclovir if it is caused by herpes virus. Vitamin B1, vitamin B12, Mecobalamin, and mouse nerve growth factor can also be used. Physical therapy, acupuncture, ultrashort wave diathermy or infrared radiation near the mammary stem hole, etc. Acupuncture should be carried out one week after the onset of the disease.

Physical therapy patients can massage paralyzed facial muscles for 10 minutes each time, 3-4 times / day. After the recovery of facial muscles' autonomous movement, they can practice in the mirror. The physical therapy of paralyzed facial muscles' random movement can use direct current iodine ion at the mammary pore to promote the dissipation of inflammation.

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When you go out, you should tap and press some important acupoints on the face, behind the ear and neck to increase your cold resistance. We should face work and life with an optimistic and peaceful state of mind, reduce psychological pressure and avoid overwork. If facial numbness and other discomfort, should seek medical attention as soon as possible.