Localized stiffness in the body should be treated according to the cause. Common causes include ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis and epilepsy. Commonly used treatments include general treatment, physical therapy, medication and surgery.
1. Ankylosing spondylitis: avoid side bending position, aerobic exercise such as walking and Tai Chi. Physical therapy includes acupuncture, tui-na, cupping, and so on. Drug therapy includes non-steroidal analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib, anti-tumor necrosis factor A antagonists such as infliximab, and glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone. In severe cases, surgical treatment such as spinal orthopedic surgery can be performed.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: pay attention to warmth, avoid moisture and cold, use antibiotics such as benzylpenicillin to eliminate the lesions, simple joint involvement can be combined with the use of non-steroidal analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin and so on.
3. Epilepsy: epileptic seizures can occur when the body localized stiffness, the cause is complex, may be related to genetic factors, commonly used antiepileptic drugs such as phenytoin sodium, carbamazepine, etc. for treatment.
There may be other reasons for localized stiffness, such as acute cerebral infarction, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time, complete the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The above drugs should be used reasonably under the guidance of the doctor, avoid self-medication.