Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital: A reputable address for stroke treatment

(Baonghean) - Stroke leaves many sequelae at different levels and leads to the most disability. To restore function after a stroke, Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the trusted addresses for patients.

Severe sequelae

Stroke is a disease that often occurs in people over 45 years old, of which 2/3 occur in people over 65 years old, men are more often affected than women. Stroke has a high mortality rate, ranking first among neurological diseases and is the second cause of death after cardiovascular diseases.

Professor Cao Minh Chau shares his experience with doctors at Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital. Photo: Thanh Hien

Mr. Nguyen Tam (69 years old) in Ha Huy Tap ward (Vinh city) has had a stroke for 12 years. He has been to many central and provincial hospitals; every year, he goes to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment and rehabilitation of his musculoskeletal system, especially to restore his mobility so that he can take care of himself. Mr. Tam said: Living with the disease for more than 10 years, there were times when he felt frustrated because he could not do almost any small activities such as eating rice, drinking water, or just wiping his face, brushing his teeth because his hands were always shaking, his legs were unsteady, so he had to ask his wife, children, and grandchildren for help when doing anything. Since he returned to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment, he has been taken care of wholeheartedly by doctors, nurses, and especially by the hospital's rehabilitation with exercises on modern machines, his health has improved a lot.

As for Mr. Le Anh Sang in Thanh Khe commune (Thanh Chuong), 70 years old this year, he suffered from a stroke 20 years ago. Due to not being treated in time, he was left with quite serious consequences: he could not walk, he could only use a wheelchair to move around, his hands and feet were shaking, he could not hold anything, and his mouth was crooked. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lan - Mr. Sang's wife said that she had to serve him in everything for the past 20 years. Wherever he went, she followed. For more than a year now, the family has decided to transfer his insurance to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment and recovery after the stroke. Recently, fortunately, Professor Cao Minh Chau directly examined and treated him, so his health condition has improved a lot. His limbs are softer, he can hold a cup to drink water, and his speech is easier to understand. The family is very excited.

Currently, Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the hospitals in the province with the highest recovery capacity for patients after a stroke.

MSc. Thai Thi Xuan - Director of Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital said: After a stroke, patients should practice rehabilitation as soon as possible, rehabilitation exercises will be carried out in stages. The general goal is to help patients recover motor functions to be able to move, restore language functions such as listening, speaking, understanding, and soon integrate into life. The sequelae left after a stroke make it difficult for patients to move and walk. To reduce the sequelae and prevent recurrence, when returning home after the emergency phase, patients must still be cared for and treated according to a separate regimen.

Treatment

There is currently no effective treatment for stroke, but early and proper rehabilitation is needed to minimize sequelae and disability. Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital has established a Stroke Rehabilitation Center to provide stroke prevention guidance to people so they can detect risks and take the best preventive measures. The hospital has been trying to do well in both propaganda and treatment of post-stroke sequelae.

However, after a stroke, rehabilitation will depend on the patient's level of disability and ability to function. If the patient is paralyzed on one side of the body and is bedridden, and is dependent on others for all activities, then exercise will be passive exercises assisted by a caregiver or physical therapist.

Professor Cao Minh Chau examines a patient. Photo: Thanh Hien

Talking with Prof. Cao Minh Chau - Head of the Department of Rehabilitation, Hanoi Medical University, former Deputy Director of Bach Mai Rehabilitation Center, who directly provides professional support to Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital, it is known that normally the patient recovers quite well in the first 3 months, recovers more slowly in the next 3 months, and recovers very slowly after 6 months. Therefore, rehabilitation after a stroke requires the patient to be extremely persistent in practicing and complying with the treatment support regimen of the medical facility. Family members should encourage the patient mentally and take good care of the patient during the treatment support process.

Exercise and rehabilitation as soon as possible is the only way to help patients reduce the sequelae and complications after strokes. Over the past time, Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital with a team of highly qualified doctors, nurses and technicians with solid expertise in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation has helped patients recover their motor functions quickly, reintegrate them into the community and society and give them a better life.

To prevent stroke, it is necessary to be aware of risk factors, specifically: Changing lifestyle; eliminating risk factors such as not smoking, not drinking alcohol; eating moderately; increasing physical activity and sports; living happily and avoiding stress; early detection and timely treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and blood pressure.

Thanh Hien