The onset occurred after he had been working for more than two hours trying to install a temperature probe on the outdoor antenna during strong winds. The next morning, he was shocked to find that the right side of his face was contracted, drooling from the mouth, and his left eye could not close. Additionally, tears kept dropping from his eyes. When he would eat, food got stuck in the left side of his mouth. Upon visiting his physician, he was diagnosed with facial paralysis and prescribed vitamins, but they were ineffective. He then sought a second opinion from Rusong Li, L.Ac., who performed acupuncture on his face. Seven days later, he revisited Rusong Li for reevaluation, at which time all of the symptoms had resolved and he felt completely normal.
Many cases of facial paralysis such as Bell's Palsy, especially those cases in which the patient is capable of some movement of the facial muscles, can recover completely without treatment. However, in a significant minority of cases, some paralysis remains, and can become permanent. Traditional medical interventions can include antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs and even surgery. As described in the case above, acupuncture is another viable approach, with minimal risk of adverse effects. Any treatment is best done as soon as possible after symptom onset.
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