Can children's facial paralysis be cured?

A few days ago, I watched a scene in the TV series "Mind Game" which tells the story of a doctor discovering that a patient had symptoms of facial paralysis after an operation. The patient was a 17-year-old boy. The patient's father said that between choosing between life and facial paralysis, facial paralysis is not scary. Many diseases may be man-made or caused by illness. Facial paralysis must be treated as early as possible. If a child has facial paralysis, parents should not worry about whether the child's facial paralysis can be cured. They must seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If it is timely, it can be cured.

1. Facial paralysis in children can be cured.

Cause Analysis:

If facial paralysis in children is discovered early and treated in time, it can be cured.

2. Facial paralysis in children cannot be completely cured.

Cause Analysis:

Because most parents do not have a clear understanding of facial paralysis, they miss the opportunity for early treatment. In the later stages, when the condition becomes more serious, treatment may not be able to cure the disease.

How to treat facial paralysis in children

1. Physical therapy:

Commonly used ones include ultrashort wave, low and medium frequency electrotherapy, laser, drug introduction, etc. It can also be treated by massage. The patient can massage the facial muscles of facial paralysis in front of a mirror with his hands several times a day, each time for 5 to 10 minutes. Appropriate acupuncture treatment also has a certain effect.

2. Conservative treatment method:

For peripheral facial nerve paralysis caused by facial neuritis, if it is a viral infection, antiviral, nerve nutrition, glucocorticoids, B vitamins and other drugs can be used. Another thing is to protect the exposed cornea and prevent conjunctivitis. You can use eye masks, eye drops, eye ointments, etc.

3. Surgical treatment methods:

If facial nerve paralysis has not recovered after 3 months of conservative treatment, and there is no response, i.e. potential activity, in the facial nerve conduction velocity and facial muscle electromyography examinations, surgical treatment can be used.

1. Psychological care:

Most patients suffer from sudden onset of the disease, and inevitably experience tension, anxiety, and fear. Some are ashamed to see people because of fear of facial changes, and some are left with sequelae due to poor treatment effects. At this time, we must patiently explain and comfort the patients according to their different psychological characteristics, relieve their tension, stabilize their emotions, and keep their bodies and minds in the best condition to receive treatment and care, so as to improve the treatment effect.

2. Eye care:

Because the eyelids do not close completely or cannot close, the blinking action and corneal reflex disappear, and the cornea is exposed for a long time, it is easy to cause intraocular infection and damage the cornea. Therefore, eye protection is very important. Reduce the use of eyes, wear sunglasses for protection when going out, and at the same time, put some lubricating, anti-inflammatory, and nutritional eye drops. Wear an eye mask or gauze block for protection when sleeping.

3. Local care:

Hot compress to dispel wind: apply ginger powder to the paralyzed side of the face for 1/2 hour a day; apply warm and wet towel to the face, 2-3 times a day, and massage the affected side by yourself in the morning and evening. The force should be appropriate and the location should be accurate. As long as the muscles on the affected side can move, you can frown, close your eyes, whistle, show teeth, etc. in front of the mirror. Do each movement for 2 or 4 eight beats, 2-3 times a day. This is very important to prevent atrophy of paralyzed muscles and promote recovery.

1. Patients with facial paralysis should be careful not to wash their faces with cold water, avoid direct exposure to wind, pay attention to weather changes, add clothes in time, and prevent colds.

2. When encountering strong winds and cold weather, gently pat and press some important acupoints on the face, behind the ears, and neck when going out to increase your ability to resist the cold.

3. Face work and life with an optimistic and peaceful mental state, reduce psychological pressure and avoid overwork.

4. If you experience facial numbness or other discomfort, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

5. The treatment of facial paralysis in children is very different from that in adults, and this should be taken seriously.

6. No matter which treatment method you choose for children's facial paralysis, in addition to receiving medication and conventional treatment, you must also provide corresponding nursing care. Whether it is daily diet or other precautions, they must be coordinated with treatment to achieve good results.