The numbness and weakness of hands and feet are usually treated according to the cause, ischemic cerebrovascular disease is given aspirin enteric-coated tablets and other anti-platelet aggregation; diabetic peripheral neuropathy is given acarbose to adjust the blood glucose and other therapies; hypokalemia is given potassium and symptomatic treatment.
1. Ischemic cerebrovascular disease: this disease is related to atherosclerosis and cardiogenic factors. It includes transient ischemic attack and cerebral infarction. Give aspirin enteric-coated tablets, dipyridamole tablets and other anti-platelet aggregation; simvastatin tablets, atorvastatin calcium tablets and other adjustments of blood lipids; patients with atrial fibrillation follow the doctor’s prescription oral warfarin, dabigatran et al. anticoagulation.
2. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: If there is a history of diabetes mellitus, poor glycemic control, numbness and weakness of hands and feet, consider diabetic peripheral neuropathy. After the onset of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, medication can be used to make blood glucose reach the standard, such as insulin, acarbose, etc.; it can be combined with vitamin B1, vitamin B12, etc. to nourish the nerves.
3. Hypokalemia: If there is sudden weakness of the whole body, numbness of hands and feet, etc., consider hypokalemia. Potassium chloride can be given to replenish blood potassium and correct electrolyte disorders.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination and treatment under the guidance of the doctor to avoid aggravation of the condition.