IN COLD WEATHER, BE CAREFUL OF THE RISK OF PERIPHERAL NERVE VII PARALYSIS

Cold weather is the biggest cause, accounting for 80% of cases of peripheral nerve VII paralysis.

* Possible symptoms of peripheral nerve VII paralysis:

– Sudden appearance of symptoms on half of the face: numbness on half of the face, eyes not closing tightly, difficulty speaking, food and drink spilling on one side of the mouth, the patient cannot whistle or blow fire…

– Tear glands do not work well, drooping eyelids, dry eyes, unable to blink or close eyes.

– The mouth on the paralyzed side has difficulty smiling, is difficult or impossible to close, and drools.

– The face is drooping or unusually stiff, the mouth is distorted to one side.

– The corners of the mouth and forehead have paresthesias.

– Pain around the jaw angle, mastoid bone, temples, ears.

– Taste changes.

– More sensitive to sound.

– Disorders of speech or the ability to chew and swallow.

– In addition, Bell Palsy can appear after a zoster or herpes simplex infection, which can cause severe pain, vesicles on the tongue or palate, or appear after trauma to the maxillofacial area where the nerve VII comes from the skull.

* How to prevent peripheral nerve VII palsy (bell palsy):

– Keep your head, face, neck warm, avoid cold wind or sudden changes in body temperature, do not bathe too late.

– Children who go outdoors need to dress warmly, wrap themselves in scarves, wear hats, and play for short periods of time.

– Adults should be careful to avoid letting children sit in drafty places. When traveling long distances, they should cover their jaws, wear masks, and should not let children sit in the front.

– In addition, it is necessary to do:

+ Overall health care.

+ Treatment of related diseases such as (otitis media, nasopharyngitis, chickenpox and shingles)

+ Avoid irritants (allergens, tobacco, alcohol)

+ Perform facial muscle exercises to help strengthen muscles, increase facial muscle control and prevent 7th nerve paralysis.

+ Wear glasses to protect your eyes from irritants or during tasks that require high concentration.

* Hospitals under Thai Nguyen International Hospital Joint Stock Company – reputable medical address for patients with peripheral nerve VII paralysis. With diagnostic and treatment methods that combine traditional medicine with modern medicine, helping to treat promptly and thoroughly.

– Modern and synchronous equipment system.

– A team of dedicated and experienced experts and doctors.

– Staff guides and advises thoughtfully and enthusiastically.

– Thoughtful and detailed post-examination consultation.

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