Which part of the body is moxibustion applied for facial neuritis?

Written by Feng Ying Shuai
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on February 04, 2025
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For facial neuritis, moxibustion on specific areas needs dialectical analysis. Apart from moxibusting local acupoints like Quanliao, Dicang, and Qianzheng for facial neuritis caused by exposure to wind, cold, and damp pathogens, one can dialectically choose distant or nearby acupoints, such as Fengchi, for moxibustion. For cases where facial neuritis has persisted for a long time accompanied by symptoms of physical weakness, such as fatigue and a pale complexion, it is effective to also perform moxibustion on acupoints like Zusanli and Guanyuan, in addition to the local points, to enhance the body's resistance. This approach tends to yield better results.

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Facial neuritis hormone treatment

If the diagnosis of facial neuritis is confirmed, and the patient does not have evident history of femoral head necrosis or diabetes, then it is advocated to treat facial neuritis with corticosteroids. Corticosteroids can suppress some of the inflammatory responses of facial neuritis, reduce edema, and facilitate the swift recovery of facial nerve function. The current guidelines recommend the use of corticosteroids for treatment. However, if the patient has conditions like elevated blood sugar, femoral head necrosis, osteoporosis, or gastric ulcers, the use of corticosteroids must be cautious to avoid adverse reactions. During the administration of corticosteroids, it is crucial to ensure the patient receives supplements of calcium and potassium to prevent electrolyte disturbances and osteoporosis. Besides corticosteroids, intake of B vitamins can also aid in promoting the repair of nerve functions.

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What should be paid attention to with facial neuritis?

Bell's palsy is caused by a decrease in the body's resistance, resulting in damage to the facial nerve. This damage presents clinically as symptoms of viral infection. Therefore, precautions should be based on its cause and clinical symptoms. In terms of causes, patients should enhance their resistance, engage in more physical exercise, consume foods that eliminate free radicals, and enhance their diet with high-quality protein. When going out, avoid cold exposure, wind, and re-infection. In terms of treatment, patients should adhere to medical advice and take oral medications on time. Additionally, after treatment, rehabilitation should be emphasized to prevent residual symptoms. Thus, the symptoms of Bell's palsy involve a range of conditions.

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Can facial neuritis eat fish?

Patients with facial neuritis who are not allergic to seafood can eat fish. Fish contains a large amount of high-quality protein, which can supplement the essential proteins needed by the human body and improve the patient's physique. Patients can also eat other lean meats and poultry eggs, and consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. If a patient develops facial neuritis, they should avoid spicy and stimulating food, such as hot peppers. Active treatment should also be pursued, including the early use of corticosteroids such as dexamethasone and prednisone, as well as drugs that nourish the nerves, commonly including B vitamins, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and derivatives of B vitamins such as adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin. One week after the onset, acupuncture and physiotherapy can be considered, and many patients can be clinically cured. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Does facial neuritis cause fever?

Bell's palsy can cause fever, usually a low-grade fever. When the body temperature is between 37°C and 38°C, it is generally referred to as low-grade fever. The primary cause of Bell's palsy is viral infection. Patients may also exhibit symptoms such as eye fissures, paralysis of the facial expression muscles of the upper and lower face, disappearance of forehead creases, enlargement of the eye fissures, incomplete eyelid closure, showing white sclera when the eyes are closed, shallowing of the nasolabial folds, deviation of the mouth corners, air leakage when whistling, air escaping when puffing cheeks, loss or reduction of taste in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and difficulty in retaining food on the affected side when eating. Patients are prone to developing oral inflammation and conjunctivitis. Early and proper treatment after the onset is crucial, and most patients can achieve clinical cure after treatment.

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How long does facial neuritis require acupuncture treatment?

Facial nerve neuritis, acupuncture is a very important rehabilitation method for it. The duration of acupuncture should be analyzed based on different individuals. Acupuncture mainly helps with the recovery from facial nerve neuritis. The duration of acupuncture is primarily to restore the movement and sensation of the facial expression muscles on the affected side to be almost the same as the healthy side. At that point, acupuncture can be stopped. Based on clinical situations, most people might need about 2-3 courses of acupuncture to see improvement. However, there are a very small number of people who might need a longer duration of acupuncture, such as 4-5 courses, and some even longer. The duration of acupuncture depends on the location of the nerve damage. If the damage is close to the inside of the skull, the duration might be longer, whereas if it's closer to the outside, it might be shorter. Additionally, the constitution of the patient also plays a role; patients with a stronger constitution might require less time, while those who are weaker, older, or have complications such as diabetes might need a longer duration of acupuncture.