Degenerative Diseases
Learn about symptoms, modern diagnostic methods, and advanced treatment protocols available in China's top medical centers.
Understanding Degenerative Diseases
Degenerative diseases are conditions characterized by progressive deterioration of function in specific organs or tissues over time. These conditions often affect older adults and include conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and osteoarthritis. In our partner clinics in Beijing and Shanghai, we use a multidisciplinary approach involving geriatricians, neurologists, rheumatologists, and rehabilitation specialists to slow progression and maintain quality of life.
Advanced Diagnostics in China
Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment. Our hospitals offer:
- Neuroimaging: MRI and PET scans for brain changes.
- Functional Assessments: Evaluating decline in function.
- Genetic Testing: Identifying hereditary factors.
- Biomarker Analysis: Blood and CSF markers.
Treatment Options
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve medications, rehabilitation, lifestyle changes, or an integrative approach combining Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to slow degeneration and support organ function.
- Medications: Disease-modifying and symptomatic treatments.
- Rehabilitation: Physical and occupational therapy.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Exercise and nutrition.
- Integrative TCM: Herbs to nourish and strengthen organ systems.