How should a minor facial stroke be treated?

Facial stroke is also known as minor stroke. It is not exactly the same as facial paralysis, and the face will not feel anything after a facial stroke. However, it has a relatively large impact on the patient himself. If such a phenomenon is not treated in time, it can easily lead to facial paralysis. So, how should a minor facial stroke be treated? Let’s take a brief look at it!

Body Acupuncture

(I) Acupuncture points

Main acupoints: Dicang, Shuigou, Quan? , four whites, sun, silk, bamboo, sky, yifeng, and clear eyes.

Acupoints: Hegu and Neiting.

(II) Governing Law

Each time, select 4 to 5 main points and 1 auxiliary point. Facial acupoints can be treated with the penetrating needling method, with the needles selected according to the distance between the two points to be punctured. It is advisable to insert the needle about 0.3 inches after the needle tip reaches the stop point. When inserting the needle, it is advisable to quickly puncture the skin and then slowly push the needle in. Do not lift, insert or twist the needle. The needle body should form an angle of 10 to 15 degrees with the skin, and the needle tip should point to the stop point. You can place your left thumb or index finger on the skin to feel the position, direction, and depth of the needle tip and needle body. Optimally, the needle should be placed between the muscle fibers, but not too deep. The acupoints should be pierced straightly, and the needle should be left in place after the qi is clearly felt using a small amplitude vibration method. The needles were left in place for 20 to 30 minutes. During the period of needle retention, move the needle 1 to 2 times, apply the twisting method, and achieve balanced tonification and drainage. Take once a day or every other day, 10 times as a course of treatment, with 5 to 7 days between courses.

Electroacupuncture

(I) Acupuncture points

Main acupoints: Qianzheng, Dicang, Shueigou, Yangbai, Yuyao, Yifeng, Xiaguan.

Associated acupoints: Hegu, Xingjian, Waiguan, Houxi.

Location of Qianzheng point: 0.5 inches in front of the earlobe.

(II) Governing Law

Select 2 to 3 main acupoints each time, and generally select 1 to 2 acupoints as auxiliary acupoints. If it is a sequelae, 3 to 4 acupoints should be selected. Before acupuncture, use the fingertips or palm of your left hand to massage the affected side of the face toward the base of the ear several times from light to heavy. The acupuncture method is as follows: if the forehead wrinkles disappear or become shallow, and the palpebral fissure enlarges, it is advisable to needle Yangbai downward through the fish waist, and Yingxiang upward to the underside of the orbit; if the nasolabial groove becomes shallow, and the corners of the mouth are drooping and crooked, needle Dicang through the cheek car; and deep needle should be inserted into the temple. The negative electrode can be connected to the area where the symptoms are obvious; the positive electrode can be connected to the temple. If it is a sequela of facial paralysis, the double Xiaguan acupoints can be connected. Use slow waves, and the current intensity should be appropriate to cause mild facial twitching. It has been observed that electroacupuncture treatment is most effective when applied 15 days after onset of the disease. If electroacupuncture is used in the early stage, the duration of electricity should be controlled at about 5 to 10 minutes. If the course of the disease exceeds half a month, the duration of electricity can be extended to 15 minutes. You can also first receive 5 to 7 acupuncture treatments after becoming ill, and then add electroacupuncture to facilitate recovery. Electroacupuncture is performed once a day, 10 times as a course of treatment, with 3 to 5 days between courses.

Acupoint application

(I) Acupuncture points

Main acupoints: divided into 3 groups. 1. Yangbai, Sibai, Qianzheng, Dicang; 2. Xiaguan, Yifeng; 3. Ashi point.

Acupoints: Cheek-cartilage, Taiyang, Dazhui, Daying, Tongzi? .

Ashi point locations: There are nine stimulation points in total. The first point is on the occlusal line of the inner buccal membrane on the affected side, which is equivalent to the area opposite to the second molar. There is a stimulation point 0.5 cm before and after this point. Then, 6 stimulation points corresponding to the first 3 points are selected on parallel lines about 0.5 cm above and below the occlusal line.

(II) Governing Law

Patching medication: divided into 2 groups. 1. 2 grams of musk, 1.5 grams of scorpion, 1.5 grams of white pepper, 1 gram of white flower snake, and 1 centipede. Grind together into fine powder. 2. Take 500g each of Chuanxiong and Angelica sinensis, 600g of Coptis chinensis, and 500g of vegetable oil, and fry them together until dry and remove the residue. Refine it until water drops into beads. Add 360g of yellow ochre, stir well, and collect it into a paste. Melt the paste over low heat, then add 286g of longicorn powder, stir well, and distribute it on paper. Each paste weighs 2g.

Needle Cup

(I) Acupuncture points

Main acupoints: divided into 2 groups. 1. Ashi point; 2. Dicang, Cheek Cartilage, and Taiyang points.

Matching acupoints: Jingming, Chengjiang, Tinghui, Daying, Sizhukong.

Ashi point location: zygomatic? About 1 inch behind the acupoint.

Auxiliary treatment: 1. Self-massage, 2. Facial muscle rehabilitation training

The above is an introduction to the treatment measures for mild facial stroke. You must pay more attention to it in your daily life. Although mild stroke is not very serious, it has a great impact on us. You also need to pay more attention to your diet in your daily life. It is recommended that patients do not eat too much spicy and greasy food.