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Li Jin
Orthopedics
About me
Graduated from Jining Medical College, with a bachelor's degree, and currently pursuing postgraduate studies while working.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in trauma orthopedics, limb replantation, and common orthopedic diseases; has been engaged in emergency first aid work for two years, able to deal with sudden critical conditions calmly.
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Can lumbar muscle strain be cured completely?
Whether lumbar muscle strain can be completely cured is related to the severity of the condition. Generally, patients with mild conditions should rest and may use anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, or treatment methods such as hot compresses, physical therapy, and massage. Symptoms can be effectively relieved within a few days, and recovery is possible. For more severe cases, recovery may be slower if patients do not rest properly, and there could be recurrent episodes as well. Thus, patients with lumbar muscle strain should also pay attention to rest and recuperation routinely, develop correct habits for using the lower back, and reduce heavy physical activities involving the lower back. Additionally, it is important to stay warm and prevent exposure to cold. Patients can also use anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, and drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis to facilitate recovery. Heat compresses and physical therapy can be used as well. These methods play an active role in improving symptoms and promoting recovery. (Note: The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
How to self-manage bone hyperplasia?
Patients with bone hyperplasia should pay attention to rest and reduce climbing activities to avoid aggravating joint damage. At the same time, it is important to appropriately increase calcium intake by consuming foods rich in calcium, such as dairy products, soy products, kelp, shrimp shells, and ribs. Additionally, it is crucial to get ample sunlight and avoid overly vigorous activities, opting instead for walking, swimming, and practicing Tai Chi. These activities can help strengthen the body, and when symptoms do appear, symptomatic medication treatment can be used. Other helpful treatments include appropriate heat application, physical therapy, and massage to alleviate symptoms. These methods can effectively improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. (Note: Use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
What should I do if I have body aches and a cold?
Patients with a cold may experience widespread body aches, as colds lead to the release of inflammatory mediators, which cause these aches. To treat this condition, one can first use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the pain, while also treating the cold. If the patient has influenza, antiviral drugs can be used during the acute phase of the illness, followed by medications that improve symptoms, such as antihistamines. Additionally, if there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be utilized. It is also important to rest, drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and maintain a light diet. Colds generally have a certain self-limiting nature, and most can effectively recover within one to two weeks. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)
Osteoarthritis is divided into several types.
Osteoarthritis can be divided into two major categories based on the presence of local or systemic causative factors: primary osteoarthritis and secondary osteoarthritis. Primary osteoarthritis is mainly associated with factors such as age, obesity, occupation, and overuse. Secondary osteoarthritis can be seen in the following diseases: First, it is mechanical or anatomical abnormalities, such as abnormal joint development, acute and chronic joint injuries, etc. Second, it is severe joint diseases, such as septic arthritis, tuberculous arthritis, etc. Third, it involves metabolic abnormalities, such as gouty arthritis. Fourth, it involves endocrine abnormalities, such as acromegaly, hyperparathyroidism, etc., all of which can trigger osteoarthritic changes to some extent.
How to reduce swelling from osteoarthritis
Patients with bone and joint issues experience joint swelling, which may be attributed to osteoarthritis accompanied by damage to the synovium, leading to synovitis and hence the swelling. Treatment for this condition should begin with rest. Individuals who are overweight should consider losing weight. Treatments can include hot packs, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, drugs that nourish cartilage, and medications that improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis to aid recovery. Minor swelling or fluid accumulation can gradually be absorbed through these measures. In cases of significant fluid accumulation, surgery may be necessary. For the treatment of osteoarthritis, it is advised to visit an orthopedic clinic for comprehensive examinations like X-rays, CT scans, etc., and undergo standardized treatment. (Please use specific medications only under the guidance of a doctor, and do not medicate on your own.)
What should I do if the bone hyperplasia becomes inflamed?
Bone hyperplasia inflammation generally refers to the situation where the bone hyperplasia irritates the surrounding tissues, resulting in aseptic inflammation. The symptoms of bone hyperplasia inflammation mainly manifest as pain and limited mobility in the affected areas. For the treatment of this condition, it is important to rest initially. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications can be used to improve symptoms. Other treatment methods such as hot compresses, physical therapy, and injections can also be effective in improving bone hyperplasia inflammation. When symptoms are severe and cause movement restrictions severely impacting daily life, surgical methods can also be considered for treatment. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)
How to care for a rib fracture
After a rib fracture, if it is a single or multiple closed fractures and there are no internal injuries with the fracture in a good position, this situation can be treated conservatively using a chest strap for stabilization. If there are multiple rib fractures accompanied by abnormal breathing, open fractures, or associated internal injuries, surgical treatment is mainly adopted. During the recovery period of the fracture, it's important to rest. If there is pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs can be used to alleviate the pain. During recovery, it is encouraged to cough and expectorate to avoid complications such as lung infections or atelectasis. Additionally, it is necessary to focus on a nutritious diet; generally, rib fractures can effectively recover in about four to six weeks. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)
What should be avoided when you have a bone fracture?
Patients with bone fractures should avoid spicy and irritating foods, as well as high-fat and high-calorie foods. Additionally, they should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and avoid unbalanced diets, as these are not conducive to the recovery of bone fractures. During the recovery period of a bone fracture, it is appropriate to supplement with foods rich in high-quality protein and calcium. It is also appropriate to supplement vitamins, and in terms of diet, patients can consume milk, eggs, beans, meat, fish, ribs, and fresh vegetables and fruits, as these foods are helpful in promoting the recovery of bone fractures. Bone fractures generally require conservative treatment methods, and recovery usually takes about four to six weeks. During this time, it is important to visit the hospital for timely follow-ups and then take corresponding treatment measures based on the results of these check-ups.
How to apply heat to tendinitis
Patients with tenosynovitis can use heat application to improve symptoms and promote recovery. Heat can be applied with a hot towel or a hot water bottle to the affected area for about 10 to 20 minutes at a time, and can be done several times a day. Caution should be taken to avoid burns during heat application. Heat helps promote blood circulation and can play a role in alleviating symptoms of tenosynovitis and aiding in recovery. Additionally, patients with tenosynovitis need to rest and can also use anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications and medications that invigorate the blood and disperse stasis. Treatment can be combined with physical therapy and encapsulation techniques. These methods can be effective in improving symptoms and promoting recovery. When motor impairments occur, surgical treatment may also be necessary. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)
What should I do if I have a lumbar muscle strain?
Patients with lumbar muscle strain primarily suffer from back injuries due to long-term heavy physical activities involving the waist, poor posture, and chronic wear and tear, causing symptoms such as lower back pain and restricted movement. Those suffering from lumbar muscle strain should first focus on rest and develop proper habits of using their waist to avoid engaging in long-term heavy physical activities. At the same time, symptomatic treatment may include the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, combined with heat application, physical therapy, massage, or trigger point injection. These methods can actively improve pain symptoms and promote recovery.