Naslov
Acupuncture treatment of patient with Bell’s palsy and diabetic polyneuropathy: A case report

Autori
Franić, Zrinka ; Franić, Zdenko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
34th ICMART World Medical Acupuncture Congress (Science focuses on Medical Acupuncture) / - Atena, 2021, 96-97

Skup
34th ICMART World Medical Acupuncture Congress

Mjesto i datum
Atena, Grčka, 02.07.2021. - 04.07.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Bell's palsy ; diabetic polyneuropathy ; acupuncture

Sažetak
Bell’s palsy is paralysis of facial nerve that causes temporary paralysis or weakness of the muscles of one side of the face. Acupuncture is used for the treatment of Bell’s palsy throughout the world, but not much in Croatia. The cause of Bell’s palsy is unknown, however, it is sometimes associated with diabetes mellitus, viral infections or different neurological disorders. Some studies suggest that recovery from Bell’s palsy in diabetic patients might be delayed and they are more likely to remain with sequelae. We present case study of 57-years old male patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and diabetic polyneuropathy that affected his feet and legs, hands and arms but also his face with tingling and burning sensations. Several years after onset of diabetes and diabetic polyneuropathy, the patient developed right-sided Bell’s palsy. Initially, he received corticosteroids, but the condition didn’t approve. Afterwards, the patient was treated with unilateral acupuncture applied to the affected side of the face, every day for consecutive 14 days with needle retention time 30 minutes. Additionally, the patient received electroacupuncture. After the acupuncture treatment, the patient fully recovered his facial nerve function. Even the diabetic polyneuropathy sensations in the area of his face reduced.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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