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Medicines for paraplegia: treating the cause, spasm and nerve pain drugs, bladder and bowel care.
There is no medicine that cures paraplegia. Medicines treat the cause, ease symptoms and prevent complications. A spinal injury team or rehabilitation doctor guides them.
Treating the cause
Common symptom medicines
Other options
Intrathecal baclofen pumps, nerve and bladder procedures, and surgery for spasticity or pressure sores.
Ayurvedic and herbal products
Oils, tonics and herbs are widely sold. None has been shown to restore spinal cord function. Some interact with medicines, and some contain heavy metals. Tell your doctor before using any.
Safety points
See a doctor if spasms, pain or bladder problems are not controlled.
Remember
Medicines manage symptoms and protect health, and rehabilitation builds function.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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