What are the treatments for childhood paralysis?

Polio has become more and more common in recent years. If polio is not treated in time, it will have a great impact on the child's future life. Therefore, we must treat polio in time. There are many treatments for polio. Now I will introduce to you some treatments for polio in children. I hope you all understand.

The principles of treatment are to alleviate fear, reduce bone deformities, prevent and manage complications, and provide rehabilitation treatment.

1. Bed rest

The patient should remain in bed until the fever subsides for 1 week and then avoid physical activity for at least 2 weeks. When lying in bed, use a footrest to keep your feet and calves at a correct angle to facilitate functional recovery.

2. Symptomatic treatment

Antipyretics, analgesics and sedatives can be used to relieve muscle spasms, discomfort and pain throughout the body; apply hot compresses every 2 to 4 hours for 15 to 30 minutes each time; hot baths are also effective, especially for young children, and have a synergistic effect when used in combination with analgesics; slight passive exercise can avoid deformities.

3. Paralysis

(1) Correct posture: The patient's body should be in a straight line when lying in bed, with the knees slightly bent. The hips and spine can be straightened with a board or sandbag, and the ankle joint should be at 90 degrees. Perform active and passive exercises as soon as the pain disappears to avoid bone deformities.

(2) Proper nutrition: A nutritious diet and plenty of water should be provided. If sweating is caused by high ambient temperature or hot compresses, sodium salt should be supplemented. In case of anorexia, a gastric tube can be used to ensure food and water intake.

(3) Drug treatment: Drugs that promote nerve conduction function, such as dimethoate.

(4) Bulbar paralysis: ① Keep the airway open: use a low head position (raise the bed legs to 20° to 25°) to prevent inhalation of saliva, food, vomit, etc. Avoid gastric tube feeding in the first few days and use intravenous nutrition; ② Measure blood pressure twice a day. If hypertensive encephalopathy occurs, it should be treated promptly; ③ Those with vocal cord paralysis and respiratory muscle paralysis require tracheotomy, and those with impaired ventilation require mechanical assisted breathing.

The above specifically introduces the treatment methods for polio in children. There are many treatment methods for polio. The key is that we need to choose a treatment method that suits us. I hope I can help you in life, and I wish you all a happy life!