Professor 's experience of stage treatment for refractory facial paralysis.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190615-k0002
- Author:
Yan-Mei HU
1
;
Bo-Chang ZHU
2
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai Xuhui District Central Hospital, Shanghai 200031, China.
2. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ZHANG Ren;
acupuncture;
facial paralysis;
famous doctor's experience;
refractory facial paralysis;
stage treatment
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(8):865-867
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
To introduce professor s experience that different stages of refractory facial paralysis should be treated with different acupuncture methods.In early stage of facial paralysis,identifcation is important. Electroacupuncture is applied to connect Qianzheng (Extra) with Cuanzhu (BL 2), Sibai (ST 2) and Jiachengjiang (Extra), by observing the twitches of facial muscles, it is determined whether it is easy to develop into refractory facial paralysis, in order to actively take preventive treatment. In the recovery stage of refractory facial paralysis, comprehensive therapy including acupuncture, acupoint injection, quick cupping and auricular point pressure are adopted, and penetration needling is applied at three points of mouth, three points of cheek and three points of forehead.In the sequelae stage of refractory facial paralysis，on the basis of comprehensive therapy, targeted treatment is adopted according to different sequelae.
