Patients with muscular dystrophy have a bad spleen and stomach and are affected all over the bodyTraditional Chinese medicine has a way to regulate the spleen and nourish the stomach!
Muscular dystrophy is a chronic disease in which patients often suffer from systemic involvement due to poor spleen and stomach function. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of nurture, the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and if the spleen and stomach function is not good, it will lead to a lack of qi and blood, which will cause symptoms such as muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. Therefore, for patients with muscular dystrophy, it is very important to regulate the spleen and stomach.
1. Methods of regulating the spleen and stomach.
1.Diet.
Diet is the key to regulating the spleen and stomach. Patients should follow the principle of "regular meals, regular and quantitative" to avoid overeating or excessive hunger. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid eating irritating foods such as raw and cold, greasy, spicy, etc., and eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, such as yams, red dates, millet, pumpkin, etc.
2.Athletic conditioning.
Proper exercise can promote the flow of qi and blood and enhance the function of the spleen and stomach. Patients can do some gentle exercises such as walking, tai chi, yoga, etc., and avoid strenuous exercise or overexertion.
3.Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning.
Traditional Chinese medicine is an important means of regulating the spleen and stomach. Under the guidance of doctors, patients can choose some Chinese herbal medicines for conditioning, such as Astragalus, Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Poria Cocos, etc., which can improve the function of the spleen and stomach and promote the generation of qi and blood.
2. Symptoms and management methods of systemic involvement.
1.Muscle weakness.
Muscle weakness is one of the most common symptoms in people with muscular dystrophy. Patients can take some measures to alleviate the symptoms, such as doing proper exercise, massage, acupuncture, etc. At the same time, avoid overexertion and staying in the same position for long periods of time.
2.Muscle atrophy.
People with muscular dystrophy may experience symptoms of muscle wasting. Patients should strengthen muscle exercises, massage, warm compresses and other measures to promote blood circulation and delay the progression of muscle atrophy.
3.Reduced mobility.
Mobility issues can be a big headache in a patient's life. Patients can do some adaptive training at home, such as using assistive devices and adjusting the home environment. At the same time, it is necessary to do proper exercises to build muscle strength and flexibility.
In short, it is very important for patients with muscular dystrophy to regulate the spleen and stomach. Through dietary conditioning, exercise conditioning and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, it can improve the function of the spleen and stomach, enhance muscle strength and flexibility, and improve the quality of life. At the same time, patients should choose the appropriate conditioning method according to their own situation and carry out it under the guidance of a doctor**.