Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for sequelae of cerebral infarction!

Cerebral infarction is a common disease that endangers the health of the elderly. Even after treatment, sequelae may occur. Depending on the manifestations of the sequelae, Chinese medicine can adopt different treatments!

1. Limb dysfunction: Most patients with hemiplegia due to cerebral infarction have limb dysfunction. They can adopt supine and lateral positions to prevent limb contracture and deformity. After the condition stabilizes, they can start with simple flexion and extension exercises and gradually increase the difficulty of training. At the same time, massage, acupuncture, and soaking the affected limb in hot water can also have a good effect.

2. Facial deviation: Facial deviation is a common symptom in patients with hemiplegia caused by cerebral infarction. You should massage your face more and do mouth, face and eye exercises. Acupuncture on the cheek-cartilage, dicang, yingxiang and sibai acupoints will have better effects.

3. Difficulty in swallowing: Paralysis of the muscles responsible for swallowing in patients with cerebral infarction can cause difficulty in swallowing. They may choke when eating or drinking, and even have food sprayed out of the mouth and nose. Patients with mild symptoms can eat sticky foods, such as thick porridge, soft rice, etc. Patients with more severe symptoms should mainly eat liquid food.

4. Language disorders: Patients with cerebral infarction who have language disorders should practice speaking more. In severe cases, they can gradually start from making simple sounds and practice repeatedly. In addition, acupuncture can be used as an auxiliary treatment. Commonly used acupoints include Yamen, Tongli, Lianquan, etc., which are beneficial to promote the improvement and recovery of language function.