Patient's question:
My younger brother was hit by a car two years ago on his right foot. At that time, a thorough examination revealed no issues with the bones. Six months ago, while playing basketball, he slightly injured the ligaments in his right foot. Recently, he has been experiencing numbness and pain in his right heel, and has noticed some swelling in his calf muscles. Can muscle atrophy in the foot be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally, muscle atrophy is caused by poor blood circulation, where local muscle tissue cannot receive nutrients and proper exercise. If the duration is not too long, using many traditional Chinese medicines to regulate the menstrual cycle, promote blood circulation, and provide sufficient nutrition to the swollen tissues can lead to a complete recovery. If it is muscle atrophy due to disuse, active and weak exercises for the joints can be performed in later stages. As long as the function is fully restored,