Late-stage facial paralysis sequelae, this treatment is effective

For patients with late-stage facial paralysis, they will generally have related sequelae in the late stages of the disease. Therefore, when dealing with the sequelae of late-stage facial paralysis, you can consider using the following methods for treatment.

1. Non-surgical treatment

Principle: Promote early resolution of local inflammation and edema, and promote recovery of nerve function.

(1) For peripheral facial nerve paralysis caused by facial neuritis, if it is a viral infection, antiviral, nerve nutrition, glucocorticoids, B vitamins and other drugs can be used.

(2) To protect the exposed cornea and prevent conjunctivitis, eye masks, eye drops, eye ointments, etc. can be used;

(3) Massage: The patient massages the facial muscles with his hands in front of a mirror several times a day, each time for 5 to 10 minutes.

(4) Physical therapy: commonly used methods include ultrashort wave, low and medium frequency electrotherapy, laser, drug introduction, etc.

(5) Acupuncture treatment.

2. Surgery

If facial nerve paralysis has not recovered after 3 months of conservative treatment, and there is no response, i.e. potential activity, in the facial nerve conduction velocity and facial muscle electromyography examinations, surgical treatment can be used.