Numbness and stiffness in the lower limbs that prevent walking should be treated accordingly depending on the cause. Common causes include lumbar disc herniation, cerebral infarction, diabetes and so on. Commonly used treatments include general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery.
1. Lumbar disc herniation: bed rest, lumbar girdle protection, and appropriate activities on the ground. Physical methods such as acupuncture and massage can relieve symptoms. Commonly used drugs include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, etc.; muscle relaxants such as tizanidine, etc.; dehydrating agents such as mannitol, etc.; and glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone. In severe cases, surgery is needed.
2. Cerebral infarction: commonly used drugs include neuroprotective drugs such as edaravone, etc.; drugs to improve cerebrovascular circulation such as urokinase proenzyme, etc.. Thrombolytic therapy, such as aspirin, can be used if there are indications. Serious cases need surgical treatment such as interventional therapy.
3. Diabetes mellitus: diet control, regular monitoring of blood glucose level, reasonable exercise. Commonly used hypoglycemic drugs include sulfonylureas such as gliclazide; biguanides such as metformin; α-glucosidase inhibitors such as acarbose. Commonly used injectable preparations are insulin and so on.
Lower limb numbness and stiffness can not walk may also have other causes such as pear-shaped muscle syndrome, etc., it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, and then actively standardize the treatment. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.