The patient
Patient's left side of his face went numb after taking antibiotics for an Urinary Tract Infection. He lost sense of taste, had constant discomfort behind the left side of the ear and neck, left eye lid and under eye area would twitch involuntarily. Left eye lid would not close fully and left eye developed dryness due to not able to close it at night. He lost control of the left side of the cheek, could not smile, pout and struggled to talk properly.
The treatment
Patient received five sessions of acupuncture and two weeks supply of herbal medicine, gradually regained full functions on the left side of the face. Advice was given to support general health and prevent any further relapses.
Acupuncture for Bells Palsy, image link
Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment method during the early onset of Bells Palsy. A full recovery can often be achieved with good cooperation of diet and lifestyle change. The earlier patients start treatment, the better the outcome. Herbal medicine will be given if there is underlying condition that needs to be address to enhance treatment outcome.
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