The harm of facial paralysis and the method of treating facial paralysis with traditional Chinese medicine

In clinical practice, most people will learn about the dangers of facial paralysis after being diagnosed with it, and then receive timely treatment. So, what are the dangers of facial paralysis?

Dangers of facial paralysis:

1. Most patients with facial paralysis often suddenly find that one side of their cheek is not moving properly and their mouth is crooked when they wash their face and rinse their mouth in the early morning. In patients with facial paralysis, the facial expression muscles on the affected side are completely paralyzed, the forehead wrinkles disappear, the palpebral fissure widens, the nasolabial groove becomes flat, the corners of the mouth droop, and the corners of the mouth deviate toward the healthy side when the teeth are exposed. The affected side of the facial paralysis cannot make movements such as frowning, frowning, closing eyes, puffing out air, and pursing lips. These are all harmful manifestations of facial paralysis.

2. Although facial paralysis causes facial deformation, it is not a dangerous disease. The main harm of facial paralysis is eye pain or damage. Since the eyes cannot close, dust can easily enter and they may become unusually dry. If patients with facial paralysis do not protect their eyes, they may also develop ulcers, intraocular infections, and damage to the cornea.

3. Facial nerve paralysis causes difficulty in chewing and reduced food intake, which may lead to potential nutritional imbalance in patients with facial paralysis.

Methods of treating facial paralysis in traditional Chinese medicine:

(1) Treatment with Chinese medicine: Qianzhengsan, Fangfeng 10g, Chuanxiong 10g, Baifuzi 15g, Bombyx Batryticatus 15g, Quanxie 10g, Baizhi 10g, Fuling 10g, Chenpi 10g, Gancao 10g, one dose per day, divided into morning and evening.

(2) Acupuncture treatment: Yangbai, Quanliao, Jiache, Dicang, Hegu, Yingxiang, Shuigou, Chengjiang. If the eyelids do not close properly, you can use moxa sticks to fumigate around the eyelids and eyebrows. Massage with ginger slices after acupuncture treatment.

(3) Treatment during the recovery period: Use skin needles to tap the Yangbai, Quanliao, Jiache, Dicang and other acupoints until local redness occurs. Use electroacupuncture to select Dicang, Yangbai, Jiache, Hegu and other acupoints. After the needling has generated qi, turn on the electroacupuncture. It is appropriate when the facial muscles can be slightly trembled. Blood pricking and cupping: Use a three-edged needle to prick Yangbai, Quanliao, Jiache, and Dicang, and then apply cupping. Avoid excessive bleeding.