What is Bell’s palsy?
Bell’s Palsy is a common neurological disease which has a clinical picture of face paralysis (the face muscle on one side drooped). It is mainly affecting one side of the face and thought to be resulted from facial nerve damage which usually controls the facial muscles. The disorder results from damage to the seventh cranial nerve, or "facial nerve" which creates paralysis of the facial nerve. The main symptoms are the inability to lift or close one eye and the difficulty to move the facial muscles on one side of the face. It is also associated with lacrimation (eye tearing) on the affected side, distortion of taste (especially on the first 2/3 of the tongue) and numbness around the lip area (all on the affected side). The risk incidence of Bell’s palsy is more in pregnant women, patient with flu virus, cold, respiratory illness, or diabetes. Although the cause of Bell’s palsy is unknown but it is reported that a risk factor of infections (with such as herpes simplex virus) is to trigger it..
How does acupuncture treat Bell’s palsy?
The initial restoration of facial muscles can be achieved with at least four treatments within 2 weeks and then a full course of acupuncture can be designed to help the patient's facial muscles and facial nerve to regain their full functions. After the completion of treatment course, some patients will have their Bell’s palsy spontaneously resolve within a few weeks. However, in more severe cases of Bell's palsy it may take Longer to recover completely. In order to avoid any future recurrences of Bell’s palsy the patient should adopt a healthy lifestyle , eliminate any possible risk factors to undermine the immune system, to take moderate exercise and to have a balanced and nutritional diet (lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, fish, and reduced portions of red meat, poultry and dairy), and creative outlets for relieving stress. The early diagnosis of Bell’s palsy with continuous and frequent acupuncture treatment the more significant results can be achieved. |
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If you, or someone you know, is suffering with BELL’S PALSY (FACIAL NERVE PARALYSIS), please contact UK ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC OR the CLINICAL DIRECTOR DR. EMAD TUKMACHI OR or if you want to make an appointment or need further informations, feel free to contact us |