Patient's question:
I usually enjoy running, but yesterday while running, I suddenly felt severe pain in my calf, the kind of pain that made it impossible to stand up. The doctor said it was periostitis. How is periostitis treated?Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations of periostitis include: no obvious history of trauma, gradual onset, and early symptoms are not apparent, only pain in the middle and lower part of the calf after activity. The pain gradually intensifies after special training, and walking becomes a limp. In daily life, pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous exercise, take measures to prevent cold exposure, increase cold tolerance, and adjust the diet structure, avoiding spicy and extremely cold foods.Swelling and blood clots in the periosteum, blocked meridians, and stagnant qi and blood can be treated with traditional Chinese herbal ointments taken internally. These ointments can relax muscles, promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, disperse blood stasis, and expel wind and cold. Through skin transmission, they reach the meridians and bones, stimulating the body's adjustment functions. This can quickly and thoroughly eliminate swelling and pain, enhance functional recovery, and achieve rapid self-healing.