Treatment of polio-related lameness

Polio is an acute infectious disease, but since the disease has already occurred, we parents should not be too pessimistic and disappointed. Only by facing it positively and doing a good job in treatment can we speed up the remission of the disease. So, what are the treatments for lameness caused by the sequelae of polio? The following is a detailed introduction for everyone, I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

1. Bed rest

The patient should stay in bed until the fever subsides for 1 week, and then avoid physical activity for at least 2 weeks. When lying in bed, use a footrest to keep the foot and calf at a correct angle to facilitate functional recovery.

2. Symptomatic treatment

Antipyretics, analgesics and sedatives can be used to relieve muscle spasms, discomfort and pain throughout the body. Apply moist heat every 2 to 4 hours for 15 to 30 minutes each time. Hot water baths are also effective, especially for young children, and have a synergistic effect when used in combination with analgesics. Mild passive exercise can prevent deformities.

3. Paralysis

(1) Correct posture: The patient should lie in bed with the body in a straight line, the knees slightly bent, the hips and spine can be straightened with a board or sandbag, and the ankle joint should be at 90 degrees. Active and passive exercises should be performed immediately after the pain disappears to avoid bone deformities.

(2) Proper nutrition: a nutritious diet and plenty of water should be given. If sweating is caused by high ambient temperature or hot compresses, sodium salt should be supplemented. In case of anorexia, a gastric tube can be used to ensure food and water intake.

(3) Drug treatment, drugs that promote nerve conduction function such as dibendazole.

After carefully reading the introduction to the treatment of sequelae of polio, I believe we have understood the treatment of lameness caused by sequelae of polio. Once polio occurs, we cannot ignore it. We must take timely and correct treatment measures when we are sick. This is the key to effectively alleviate and cure the disease. I wish every polio patient a speedy recovery.