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Is facial paralysis really an incurable disease? What method can alleviate the symptoms?
In life, the incidence of facial paralysis is very high, and its harm is also very serious. The facial health of patients is mainly damaged by cerebrovascular diseases, intracranial tumors, inflammation and other factors, and it is easy to have uncomfortable symptoms such as facial paralysis and drooping mouth. Facial paralysis is a very serious matter. Once it is found to be cured, it should be actively promoted. So can facial paralysis be cured? What is the method of treating facial paralysis?

Most facial paralysis can be cured. As long as the treatment is timely and targeted treatment measures are selected, the performance of patients with facial paralysis can be improved. However, if the patient's condition is serious and the treatment is delayed, the course of disease will be prolonged or even incurable.

1. drug therapy

Rational use of drugs to reduce facial nerve edema and oppression and other discomfort, in general, should be used within 24 hours after the onset. It can relieve muscle tension and effectively improve local blood circulation, and only a few patients have unbearable nausea and vomiting.

2. Facial nerve decompression

Facial nerve decompression is the first choice to treat facial paralysis. Basically, the nerve membrane outside the facial nerve is cut by stylomastoid foramen, and the compressed bone is taken out. Therefore, this ability can reduce the symptoms of nerve swelling and still prevent axon degeneration.

3. Surgical therapy

Surgical treatment is suitable for patients with severe facial paralysis and can relieve the symptoms of facial nerve compression as soon as possible. However, craniotomy of middle cranial fossa is risky and easy to cause complications such as epilepsy, deafness and cerebrospinal fluid leakage.

4. Nursing treatment

Patients with facial paralysis should pay attention to oral hygiene, strengthen eye care and carry out rehabilitation training according to the actual situation when necessary. For patients whose eyelids cannot be closed, eye patches or glasses should be used to protect their eyes.

Understand the above content, understand the four treatment methods of facial paralysis. The disease is very harmful to the health of facial nerves and muscles, and will affect the beauty of the face. Everyone should be careful of facial paralysis. Once you get sick, you should treat it quickly. Timely treatment can promote the recovery of facial health. In addition to strengthening facial massage, you should also pay attention to rest and avoid washing your face with cold water.