Patient's question:
When my son was 6 months old, he suddenly had a fever and diarrhea. A few days later, we noticed that his right leg couldn't move. Later, he gradually regained some mobility, but his knee reflex never returned. Now he's 5 years old, and he can walk, but it's not very stable. His right thigh is much thinner than his left one. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
If you are young, it might be due to the long-term strain on your right thigh from standing and exerting force. Simply strengthening the muscles of your left thigh should suffice. You can wrap a sandbag around your left thigh and exercise for three to five months to see results. If you are middle-aged or older, it could be possible that small blood clots are blocking the deep blood vessels in your right thigh, causing poor blood flow. It is necessary to visit a hospital for further examination.