Effective treatment of facial paralysis and mouth distortion at Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital
(Baonghean.vn) - The change of seasons, especially when encountering unusually cold winds, is a time when diseases are easily caused, in which peripheral facial nerve palsy occurs in all ages and genders; it can leave many sequelae affecting health and quality of life.
80% of patients are paralyzedcranial nerve number 7due to cold
According to statistics, 80% of patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy are due to sudden cold exposure. Patients often get sick after a cold spell and often at night, with only simple paralysis, without other neurological signs. In addition, other causes include: otitis media, shingles and possibly trauma causing inflammation, thereby causing facial nerve palsy.
Peripheral facial nerve palsy is the loss or reduction of movement on one side of the face of the facial muscles controlled by the 7th nerve. The patient will have abnormal manifestations such as: asymmetrical face on both sides, loss of wrinkles on the forehead, slightly drooping eyebrows, crooked mouth, difficulty in moving the mouth; blurred nasolabial folds, the paralyzed eye cannot close completely; difficulty in movement and facial expression.
When this nerve is affected, it can cause damage to the functions of the organs controlled by the 7th peripheral nerve, such as the salivary glands, tears, inner ear muscles, facial muscles, taste buds, etc. Peripheral facial paralysis does not endanger the patient's life, but it affects the patient's appearance and quality of life. If not treated promptly, the disease will cause some complications: conjunctivitis, inflammation, corneal ulcers, hemifacial spasm, etc.
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Aiming to improve the effectiveness of treatment for patients by combining traditional medicine and modern medicine, in recent times, Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital has updated new treatment methods, improving treatment effectiveness. Currently, the Hospital applies safe and highly effective non-drug treatment methods for many people with peripheral facial nerve palsy, such as: electroacupuncture, hydroacupuncture, acupressure massage, moxibustion, infrared lamp therapy...
Mr. Tran Van Duc (34 years old) in Do Luong Nghe An unfortunately suffered from peripheral facial nerve palsy with abnormal symptoms on his face after waking up, but it was not until the second day that he felt clear symptoms; his face naturally became stiffer, his mouth was crooked, his eyes could not close, and he had difficulty eating and drinking. He quickly went to Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital for examination and was diagnosed with peripheral facial nerve palsy.
After more than 10 days of active treatment, Mr. Duc's condition has improved. Mr. Duc shared: "With the non-drug treatment from the doctors, I have improved a lot. Now I am much better, my mouth is less crooked, I can chew and swallow more easily, my eyes are closed... My health is improving and I am confident to return to normal life."
As for the girl Nguyen Thi Khanh Van (11 years old) in Yen Thanh district, while playing with her friends, she showed signs of a crooked mouth, then her eyes could not close, tears flowed continuously, and facial movements were very difficult... Realizing the abnormality of her child, her family immediately took her to the district hospital for examination and was diagnosed with peripheral facial nerve palsy No. 7. Immediately after that, she was transferred to Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital for treatment.
After only 8 days of treatment with traditional medicine methods (electroacupuncture, moxibustion, hydroacupuncture, massage, acupressure) and using traditional medicine, combined with physical therapy - rehabilitation (electric pulse, infrared light), the child's health recovered well; facial movements gradually returned to normal, expected to be discharged after 7 days of treatment, to fully recover.
According to DoctorBSCK II Tran Thi Hien - Nghe An Traditional Medicine HospitalEvery year, hundreds of patients are successfully treated for peripheral facial nerve palsy without medication at the hospital. The average treatment time is 3 to 4 weeks, and the cure rate is over 95% (for patients who are detected early within the first 2-3 days).
Dr. Hien added that the “golden key” to regaining a normal face is when the disease is first detected, usually 2-3 days, if treated early, it will be completely cured. The longer it is left, the lower the success rate of treatment. Patients who are treated late (2 months or more) have difficulty recovering the function of the facial muscles. Treatment only partially helps but still leaves sequelae such as: crooked mouth, eyes not closing tightly, food spilling, etc., affecting the patient's aesthetics and quality of life. Therefore, when there are signs of Bell's palsy, it is necessary to go to a medical facility immediately for timely treatment, while paying attention to health care, keeping warm in winter to effectively prevent the disease.
Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital
Hotline:0966391414-0975156115
Address:No. 1, Tue Tinh Street, Trung Hoa Block, Ha Huy Tap Ward, Vinh City, Nghe An Province
