What is hemifacial spasm

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My grandmother is nearly 70 years old. She has been exercising all the time, so she is still in good health. Recently, I found that grandma's right face twitches involuntarily. She doesn't seem to know it and can't control it by herself. After consulting me, it seems to be facial spasm. Today, let me talk about what hemifacial spasm is.

What is hemifacial spasm

First: facial spasm (HFS), also known as facial spasm. It is a kind of hemifacial involuntary convulsion. Convulsions were paroxysmal and irregular, varying degrees, can be aggravated by fatigue, mental tension and autonomous movement. The onset of the disease starts from orbicularis oculi muscle, and then involves the whole face.

Second: hemifacial spasm, also known as hemifacial spasm, refers to one side of the facial muscle intermittent involuntary clonic twitch or painless ankylosis, can be given botulinum toxin a local injection, oral sedation and other drugs, surgery when necessary.

Third: once facial nerve paralysis occurs, it should be treated as soon as possible (drug Qianzheng powder, acupuncture and moxibustion combined with Gu Di Cang Jia Che, physical therapy). If the eyes cannot be closed, use eye mask to protect the cornea from dust and other irritants. It's better to wear a mask when going out to prevent the wind from aggravating the disease.

matters needing attention

The treatment of hemifacial spasm should be different from person to person, and can not be generalized. The system of each patient is different. We should choose the treatment suitable for the patient, and pay attention to the prevention and health care of the patient at the same time, so as to achieve twice the result with half the effort for disease prevention.