Patient's question:
Your elderly family member has aseptic necrosis of the left femoral head. Medications: Huangtong capsules (three times a day, two pills each time), Tongluo Kaobi tablets (two times a day, two tablets each time)Doctor's answer:
Femoral head necrosis is primarily caused by local chronic cerebral edema. Treatment is mainly used to alleviate symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. In the early stages, celecoxib can be used to control pain. Once the pain symptoms are relieved, the medication can be discontinued. Additionally, herbal medicines such as Compound Salvia Miltiorrhiza, Maitreya, and Xianling Gubao can be used to relax muscles, promote blood circulation, and stabilize blood flow. The medications you mentioned are also applicable. Additionally, it is recommended to quit smoking, avoid overexertion, and reduce weight-bearing.