It
took him only three months to walk from wheelchair to wall
"I
basically come to Yiling hospital for hospitalization every year, just like
visiting relatives." Mr. Yang is just 32 years old, but he has 14 years of
history of muscular dystrophy. At the beginning, it was misdiagnosed as
myositis. Long term use of hormone treatment led to obesity, osteoporosis and
other symptoms further aggravated, resulting in severe muscle atrophy and
muscle weakness, especially when there was little strength in both legs. At
ordinary times, they could only sit in a wheelchair, and they needed help when they
went to the toilet, so they could not take care of themselves.
In
2018, Mr. Yang saw a lecture on rare genetic muscular diseases given by Lu
Chunling, director of the first Department of muscular atrophy in Yiling
Hospital of Hebei Province. He suspected that he was misdiagnosed and came to
Shijiazhuang. After careful examination by director Lu and the medical staff of
the first Department of muscular atrophy, he was diagnosed as limb girdle
muscular dystrophy type 2B based on the results of myocardial enzyme spectrum,
electromyography and gene testing, It belongs to a type of progressive muscular
dystrophy.
According
to Mr. Yang's specific condition, director Lu Chunling led the medical team to
discuss and consult for many times, and formulated a targeted treatment plan of
integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for him. After
differentiating the syndrome types through TCM syndrome differentiation, he was
given the decoction of Warming Yang and cultivating Du; Combined with the
hospital preparations, wax therapy and physiotherapy, the comprehensive
treatment was carried out. Gradually, the strength of Mr. Yang's limbs has
recovered. After three months in hospital, Mr. Yang can walk slowly with the
help of the wall. When he leaves hospital, he can walk on his own without a
wheelchair. When he gets home, he can finish his daily cooking and going to the
toilet by himself. His smile returns to Mr. Yang's face.
Early
detection and early treatment delay the development of the disease
The
main manifestation of progressive muscular dystrophy is muscular atrophy and
weakness of the limbs. In the early stage, it is characterized by slow running,
difficulty in jumping upstairs, easy falling down, and swinging walking, just
like a "duck's step". Therefore, when similar symptoms appear, it is
better to be alert and find a professional doctor in time for diagnosis. Don't
miss the opportunity of early diagnosis and treatment because of "calcium
deficiency", At present, there is no "radical cure" drug or
method for muscular dystrophy, but early detection and early start of
standardized treatment can make patients get better treatment effect.
Therefore, director Lu Chunling stressed that once diagnosed as muscular
dystrophy, it is necessary to carry out treatment as soon as possible, so that
patients can receive the greatest benefits in the treatment.
In
addition, muscular dystrophy patients will lose their walking ability due to
joint contracture. Yiling hospital has developed a variety of characteristic
therapies according to the different properties of patients' muscle
contracture. For example, directional muscle growth method, hot wax therapy,
sacral therapy, fumigation, physiotherapy, ultrasonic therapy, etc. through
these targeted treatment, the contracture symptoms of patients can be
effectively improved, and the limb activities become more flexible.
Muscular
dystrophy is progressive, but as long as we adhere to the standard and
continuous treatment, it can still delay the development of the disease and
improve the quality of life. Therefore, director Lu Chunling pointed out that
patients with muscular dystrophy and their families should maintain the
confidence in treatment, adhere to the treatment of integrated traditional
Chinese and Western medicine, and pay attention to life care and conditioning,
such as proper exercise to improve limb muscle activity, but not too tired.
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