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Facial Paralysis
Facial Paralysis

Q. Is it normal to feel a sharp, tingling pain behind the ear before facial paralysis develops?

A.

The facial nerve passes behind the ear (mastoid process) and emerges onto the face. Swelling and pain in this area is a premonitory symptom of nerve inflammation (postauricular pain). This often appears several days before the onset of paralysis.

📝 Detailed Answer

귀 뒤 통증이 사라져야 마비 진행이 멈춥니다.

  • 통증 관리: 약침(소염)과 봉침(진통)으로 귀 뒤 염증을 빠르게 가라앉혀야 합니다.
  • 경과: 통증이 심할수록 신경 손상이 크다는 뜻이니, 초기에 더 적극적으로 치료해야 합니다.
💡 안면 떨림

눈꺼풀이 파르르 떨리거나 입가가 씰룩거리는 전조 증상이 나타날 때 미리 치료하면 마비까지 안 갈 수 있습니다.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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