Edema of limbs after cerebral infarction requires drug treatment, rehabilitation physiotherapy and good nursing care.
1. Drug treatment: edema caused by deep vein thrombosis after cerebral infarction with prolonged bed rest can be treated with low molecular heparin anticoagulation and surgery.
2. Rehabilitation physiotherapy: Physiotherapy for swollen legs can be received under the guidance of the rehabilitator.
3. Good nursing care: hemiplegic limbs cannot move independently, which may easily cause local edema and impaired return, it is recommended to elevate the edematous limbs to promote blood return. In sitting position, it is recommended to elevate the leg to the waist level; in lying position, it is recommended to elevate the leg to a level higher than the head.
In addition, the application of the above medications carries a certain degree of risk, and patients should not apply them without authorization, but need to be guided by a specialist.