How to care for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? Nursing methods for amyotrophic lateral plexus

Amyotrophic lateral neuropathy is a motor neuron disease that causes great harm to patients. It is common in middle-aged and elderly people over 40 years old. Common symptoms include paralysis of the upper or lower limbs, atrophy of the head and facial muscles, and affects swallowing and speaking functions. After suffering from this disease, in addition to receiving regular rehabilitation treatment, daily care at home is also essential.

What are the nursing methods for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

1. Functional training of physical activities can be carried out in two ways: active training and passive training. The content can be different from traditional sports training, daily work training, etc. If the limbs are thin and withered, the body is weak in movement and unable to walk, passive exercises in the supine position can be performed during the bedridden stage, and postures can be changed at any time to prevent "deformities" from occurring. Then take active exercises, such as sitting, standing and walking exercises.

2. You can also choose corresponding guiding, massage, qigong, Wuqinxi, Ba Duan Jin and other traditional physical exercise methods according to the condition of the disease. The daily homework method is more practical and easy to learn. If the upper limbs are impaired, writing, throwing, catching a ball, playing the piano, weaving, using an abacus, etc. are used. If the lower limbs are limited, riding a tricycle, sewing, etc. are used for occupational training.

3. Diet adjustment and care for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis focuses on increasing nutrition and strengthening physical fitness. In addition to the staple food, you should add foods that nourish the spleen and kidneys. Usually, you should eat more vegetables such as bean sprouts, spinach, cabbage, radish, tomatoes, etc. I drink sweet spring water, lemon juice and other beverages, especially milk and breast enhancement are the best. It is advisable to eat more fruits, such as dates, oranges and tangerines.

4. Those who have the habit of drinking can drink fruit wine in moderation, such as wine, beer, etc. The five flavors should be properly included in the diet, and one should not be too picky about one flavor. Avoid overeating, especially full meals with high sugar content, which should be contraindicated for patients with periodic paralysis, clinically manifested as recurrent attacks of systemic paralysis.