Recently, Hospital 199 of the Ministry of Public Security in Da Nang has received and treated many cases of patients with neuropathy No. VII (facial extravasation). Patients are often admitted to the hospital with sudden mouth torsion, unable to close their eyes on one side of their face, and difficulty eating and speaking. Among them, there was a 34-year-old female patient from a foreign country who was 8 weeks pregnant and being treated in the Department of Traditional Medicine.
Causes
According to Master - Doctor Bui Quang Hoa - Department of Traditional Medicine, Hospital 199, facial paralysis is a common disease of all ages, regardless of gender, not transmitted.
The disease is caused by many reasons, but the main causes are sudden cold infections, viral infections, and flu. Or facial injuries, equatorial cramps, psoas, ENT... directly affect nerve No. 7, causing peripheral facial paralysis.
Symptoms
Asymmetrical loss of both sides of the face, manifested as: Half of the disabled face is lost or blurred natural lines when talking while smiling; The crooked face pulls to the healthy side; The disabled eye is not closed when looking up; The side of the forehead is blurred or blurred.
When asked to do some movements such as whistling and cranking, the patient could not do it because he could not hold his lips. Feeling numb in one side of his face. Mi fever reflex: Mife lateral snail reflexes respond slowly.
Some ways to treat and care
Currently, facial paralysis is treated by traditional medicine by medical facilities: Traditional medicine; Acupuncture, acupuncture, acupuncture, acupuncture massage.
At the same time, doctors also advise some care methods such as: Keep your face warm, avoid cold, protect your paralyzed eyes, maintain oral hygiene; Limit the use of air conditioners at too low a temperature. Practice whistling, blowing a fire, practicing closing your eyes. Patients can massage on the paralyzed side themselves through the guidance of a doctor. Stay relaxed, avoid stress and take good care of your health.
"When detecting signs such as mouth disturbances, unable to close the eyes... people need to go to a medical facility immediately for early examination. Early treatment is the key to a full recovery. Don't be subjective with the initial signs of the disease" - Dr. Bui Quang Hoa recommends.
