1, it is undeniable that it is difficult to treat restless leg syndrome in the elderly. Experts pointed out that if restless leg syndrome is caused by disease, we should first take effective measures to control the original disease. For example, patients with iron deficiency anemia should pay attention to iron supplementation or through diet. Patients with hypertension or diabetes should control their blood sugar and blood pressure through effective methods. Only by controlling the primary disease can the symptoms of restless legs be alleviated.
2. Elderly patients with restless legs syndrome can do some appropriate hot compress to relieve symptoms, and some traditional Chinese medicines can be added during hot compress to play a better role in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, expelling wind and removing arthralgia.
3. Restless leg syndrome in the elderly can be controlled by taking some drugs under the guidance of doctors. For example, dopamine receptor agonists, compound levodopa, antiemetics, sedatives and antidepressants are all commonly used drugs in western medicine. Secondly, patients can also use Chinese medicine to relieve. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) mainly helps patients with restless legs syndrome to tonify deficiency and promote diuresis, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, thus relieving symptoms.
4. Elderly patients with restless legs syndrome can also relieve their symptoms by insisting on physical exercise. They can choose exercise methods according to their actual physical conditions, such as playing Tai Ji Chuan, walking, jogging, aerobics and other exercise methods, which are more suitable for the elderly. Exercise can help the body speed up blood circulation, lower blood lipid levels and control weight.