How to reduce hand swelling after cerebral infarction

Swelling of the hand after cerebral infarction mainly occurs in the limb on the side of the lesion. It is due to the swelling of the hand caused by the serious loss of muscle strength of the affected limb after cerebral infarction, resulting in hemiplegia or reduced mobility of the patient and obstruction of venous return. This condition can be improved by the following measures: 1. perform more functional exercises, through the functional exercises of the affected limb, the muscle strength of the affected limb can be increased, thus improving the venous blood circulation and reducing edema. 2. cooperate with the method of Chinese medicine physical therapy acupuncture, massage and physical therapy can be performed on the affected limb to promote the venous return of the patient. 3. continue the treatment of the original disease. By using antiplatelet drugs, statins, and blood-stasis activating drugs, the patient’s limb blood supply can be increased and the patient’s symptoms improved, which is also useful for reducing the swelling of the hand.