As the weather gradually cools down, the body's resistance also decreases. At this season, "facial paralysis" quietly lurks, waiting for an opportunity to come knocking on the door。
Have you been hit by facial paralysis？
Waking up in the morning and realizing that one side of my mouth is crooked, my eyes cannot be closed, and even rinsing my mouth and drinking water is leaking? Don't panic, this may be a case of facial paralysis coming knocking at your door! As a common neurological disorder, facial paralysis not only affects appearance, but may also cause anxiety in patients. Today, let's talk about facial paralysis and help you easily deal with the crisis of "facial deformity"。
Facial nerve paralysisWhy do I have facial paralysis？
1、Viral infection: This is the most common cause! For example, colds and herpes zoster viruses may invade the facial nerve, causing inflammation and edema。
2、Cold stimulation: Seasonal changes, prolonged exposure to cold air, taking cold showers, or direct exposure to air conditioning in summer can cause constriction of facial blood vessels, affecting the blood supply to the facial nerve and triggering facial paralysis。
3、Other factors: hypertension, diabetes, stroke, trauma, etc., may also damage the facial nerve, leading to facial paralysis。
What are the common symptoms？
1、Facial muscle movement disorders
2、Facial muscles or facial features asymmetry
3、Abnormal facial sensation (usually numbness in the face)
4、Ear discomfort
5、Taste disappears
6、Dysregulation of tear and saliva secretion
7、Blink reduction
8、Food retention
How to recover from facial paralysis？
Key principles: Seek medical attention promptly and standardize treatment！
1、Acute treatment: The golden recovery period is within 1-2 weeks of onset, and it is necessary to seek timely medical attention at a rehabilitation or neurology department. Doctors may use antiviral drugs, glucocorticoids, etc. to reduce nerve edema and promote nerve repair。
2、Rehabilitation treatment: can be combined with physical therapy (such as low-frequency therapy, ultra short wave therapy, etc.), facial massage, facial muscle training, etc. After about 7 days of onset, electroacupuncture can be added to help restore facial muscle function. At the same time, one can do more facial rehabilitation exercises such as cheek puffing, eyebrow raising, and forcefully closing the eyes. They can also chew gum on the affected side and persist for 10-15 minutes every day。
3、Daily care: Pay attention to keeping the face warm and avoid blowing cold air directly; Wear a mask and eye mask when going out to protect your eyes and face; Have a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and reduce chewing burden。
How to prevent facial paralysis？
Pay attention to keeping warm, especially avoiding prolonged exposure to cold wind stimulation on the face；
Enhance physical fitness, maintain regular sleep patterns, and prevent colds and viral infections；
Control blood pressure and blood sugar, avoid overwork and mental stress；
When there are premonitory symptoms such as pain behind the ear and facial numbness, seek medical attention promptly for investigation。
Facial paralysis tips
Facial paralysis is not scary. As long as it is detected, treated, and recovered early, the vast majority of patients can recover to normal within 1-3 months without leaving any sequelae. If someone experiences symptoms of facial paralysis, remember to seek medical attention in a timely manner and not let the "crooked face" affect their daily life！
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