Patient's question:
On the evening of the 17th, I was involved in a car accident and couldn't move any of my limbs. My mind was clear until the 19th when it was discovered that I had spinal cord damage. I stayed in the hospital for two days but was discharged due to a shortage of beds. I returned home and received intravenous saline for a week. My limb sensation has now fully recovered, and I can walk on my own and basically take care of myself. However, my hands are still very weak—I can't wring two towels dry. After a follow-up check-up three weeks later, the doctor prescribed some blood-activating medication. The doctor suggested hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but due to limited conditions, it's very inconvenient to do so. Now, two weeks later, there hasn't been any significant improvement.Besides other medications, can traditional Chinese medicine or rehabilitation exercises help stabilize this condition?
Doctor's answer:
This condition is a spinal cord injury, which is the most severe complication among spinal injuries. This condition can lead to complete paralysis.Guidance: The rehabilitation treatment for this disease is relatively slow and requires a certain amount of patience. It is not possible to rush, as rushing will be ineffective. There is no specific treatment for this disease, so a comprehensive evaluation of rehabilitation treatment is necessary, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, acupuncture, functional exercise, massage, physical therapy, medication, etc. This process may take several months or even more than a year.