Can eel blood cure facial paralysis? Listen to what Chinese medicine says

Many people know that eel is a very nutritious fish, and many people should have eaten it. The editor recently heard someone say that eating eel can cure facial paralysis. Is this true? So, can yellow eel really cure facial paralysis? Let’s see how the old Chinese medicine doctor explains it!

Does yellow eel have any effect on facial paralysis?

When I woke up in the morning, I found that I couldn’t close my eyes and I drooled when I rinsed my mouth. This is a typical manifestation of facial neuritis, which is commonly known as "facial paralysis". In case of facial paralysis, there are folk methods such as applying eel blood to the affected side, or grinding locust tree bark into powder and plugging the nostril on the affected side, or applying Chinese medicine powder to the affected side. As for minor folk remedies, relevant Chinese medicine experts say that you can try them, but the effects are not certain and it is not advisable to use minor folk remedies alone. Moreover, not every patient responds to folk remedies. Within 7 days of onset of facial paralysis, the condition may gradually worsen. Generally, patients with timely treatment will recover within 15 to 20 days. If they are not cured within one month, there may be sequelae. It is best to seek medical attention as soon as possible and not delay treatment.

What causes facial paralysis?

It is reported that the remaining power of midsummer has not yet been completely "released" in early autumn, and many patients come to the hospital for treatment due to facial paralysis caused by blowing a fan all night in the dry heat of early autumn. Doctor Tang pointed out that clinically, facial paralysis must also rule out central nervous system diseases, especially for patients with hypertension or frequent headaches. Both Chinese and Western medicine believe that peripheral facial paralysis is related to exposure to wind and cold. Western medicine believes that some patients are infected with viruses. If herpes is seen in the ear, it is mostly considered a viral infection. The prognosis is relatively poor and antiviral treatment should be given early.

Treatment of facial paralysis: Combination of Chinese and Western medicine

If facial paralysis unfortunately occurs, how to treat it is also a topic of concern to many netizens. Dr. Tang believes that it is best to combine Chinese and Western medicine for treatment. Western medicine treatment includes hormones, antiviral, nerve nutrition, improving microcirculation, laser therapy, etc., and sufficient hormones are used in the early stages. Antiviral drugs should be added if there are signs of viral infection. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment includes Chinese medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, local compresses, massage and other treatments. During acupuncture treatment, needles should not be used within 3 days of onset. Infrared lamps or moxibustion can be used. Ordinary needles can be used within 3 days of onset. Stimulation should be light and no manipulation should be performed. Do not apply electricity to avoid aggravating nerve damage. Electricity can be applied after 7 days.

2 tips to prevent facial paralysis from getting worse

So how to prevent the occurrence and aggravation of facial paralysis?

First, avoid wind and cold. In summer, fans and air conditioners should not be blown directly at the head, face, neck and behind the ears for a long time, especially after drinking, sweating or sleeping. Wear hats, scarves and other cold-proof equipment in winter. After the onset of the disease, it is advisable to wash your face with hot water and apply hot compresses on the face and behind the ears.

Second, cultivate positive energy. Where evil gathers, its energy will be weak. People who stay up late for a long time and have insufficient qi and blood have poor resistance and are more likely to get this disease. After the onset of the disease, you should rest well to nourish your vital energy, avoid running around or overexerting yourself, avoid eating fatty, sweet, greasy foods, raw, cold foods that damage the spleen and stomach, and avoid sexual intercourse that damages the kidneys.