Question
A 6-year-old boy, who only began walking at the age of 2, has weakness in his limbs. After hospital examination, he was diagnosed with muscle wasting. What are some good treatment methods?
Answer
It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine to tonify Qi and nourish blood, as well as to nourish the kidneys and relax the tendons and meridians. Treatments such as the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Soup, Xiao Huo Luo Wan, and Zhuang Gu Jian Shen Wan can be used, along with the supplementation of calcium and other trace elements, vitamins, and cooperate with physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, cupping, and rehabilitation training.