Neuritis in medicine refers to a special inflammatory disease of the peripheral nerves. This disease proceeds as follows. First, the nerve (or some of its parts) becomes inflamed, which is directly responsible for the facial expressions of the right or left side of the face. Only after a relatively long time has elapsed do patients develop an asymmetry that is already visible to the naked eye. In this article, we will tell you in as much detail as possible about the main causes of this problem, and also consider how neuritis of the facial nerve is treated in modern medicine.
Primary causes of this disease:
- constant nervous tension;
- anxiety;
- hyperexcitability;
- various mechanical injuries;
- infections;
- hypothermia;
- new growths;
Symptoms
First of all, it should be noted that neuritis of the facial nerve usually manifests itself in the form of regular discomfort and pain in the area behind the ear. In addition, as noted above, a noticeable asymmetry of the face appears. Patients often complain of a complete lack of appetite due to the loss of all taste sensations. There may also be involuntary tearing, ringing in the ears, general weakness, and in addition, a relatively small increase in body temperature.
Modern diagnostic methods
In order to correctly diagnose neuritis of the facial nerve, an immediate visit to the appropriate specialist is required. The doctor must without fail examine the patient, find out the presence in life of possible stressful situations, frequent colds (including those of a viral nature) or mechanical injuries. If this diagnosis is confirmed, competent, and most importantly, individual treatment is subsequently prescribed.
Neuritis of the facial nerve. Therapy
According to experts, at the moment this disease is perfectly treated thanks to various kinds of alternative medicine methods. Acupuncture is often prescribed for neuritis of the facial nerve. In addition, a special acupressure is used, as well as non-contact heat, which, of course, has the most effective effect on the problem. Note that a specific method of therapy should prescribean exclusively qualified doctor, based on the patient's condition, age and other related parameters. Some patients are helped by the use of various herbal remedies, which, in turn, have obvious anti-inflammatory properties, and also significantly increase the body's resistance. An important role in the treatment is played by the adjustment of the diet.
Neuritis of the facial nerve. Consequences
In conclusion, it should be noted that doctors recommend starting therapy as early as possible. Otherwise, at the advanced stages, getting rid of such an unpleasant problem will be very difficult. Moreover, there is a possibility that the facial muscles will not fully recover.
