Patient's question:
The doctor diagnosed it as infantile spasms. At 12 years old, the child can still speak but cannot walk and is unable to take care of themselves. What treatment options are available? At 3 months, the child began nodding, and after a year, it was accompanied by convulsions, frequent head shaking, bruxism, insomnia, irritability, and hyperactivity.Doctor's answer:
Common spasms:Hand spasm treatment: Gently straighten the fingers. Open the five fingers, press the fingertips, and massage the muscles.
Calf spasm treatment: Also known as calf cramp, or gastrocnemius spasm.
Thigh spasm treatment: Sit on the floor, straighten the thighs, then press down on the knees to straighten the thigh muscles.
Foot spasm treatment: Have the patient lie down, straighten their knees and toes, press the foot firmly toward the tibia, and then massage the spasming muscles.
Advice:
1. When a calf cramp occurs while swimming, do not panic. First, take a deep breath, submerge your head in the water, keep your back afloat, and grasp your toes with both hands, pulling them toward your body. Repeat if necessary until the muscle gradually relaxes and returns to normal. If you try to swim ashore forcefully, it may lead to the opposite effect and result in drowning.
2. In daily life, when a calf cramp occurs, quickly press the He Gu point on your hand and the Ren Zhong point on your upper lip. Pressing for 20–30 seconds can effectively relieve the spasm in 90% of cases.
3. When a leg cramp occurs, lift your foot upward to the maximum extent and hold it in place. The spasm is usually relieved within 30 seconds. Then, maintain the lifted position for about 3 minutes to consolidate the effect.
4. Press the inner and outer sides of the calf with the base of your palm, applying opposite force and massaging the gastrocnemius muscle for 2 minutes to relieve calf pain.
5. Applying a hot water bag locally can also help alleviate cramps. For leg cramps caused by calcium deficiency, consult a doctor for a prescription to supplement calcium for a complete cure.