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Piriformis syndrome refers to sciatic nerve pain caused by entrapment or pinching of the sciatic nerve as it exits the greater sciatic notch in the gluteal region. Entrapment in this area is due to myospasm or contracture of either the piriformis or gemellus muscles. The main symptoms of this condition are deep, chronic, nagging aching and pain in the buttock and thigh on the involved side, pain aggravated by sitting, squatting, or Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: A history of traumatic injury to the low back and/or hip region, severe pain, enduring pain, pain which is fixed in location, pain which is worse at night, pain extending from the low back to the thigh, possible pain which radiates from the buttock area to the lower part of the thigh and lateral part of the leg, pressure pain, possible pain due to coughing or if the patient strains on his or her thigh, possible palpable Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: Hip and thigh pain which is worse pre-menstrually or after prolonged inactivity but which is better with exercise, premenstrual breast distention and pain, irritability, fatigue, loose stools, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation, abdominal distention, possible painful menstruation, a pale but dark tongue, and a bowstring, fine pulse

TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Course the liver and resolve depression, Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: Enduring disease in an older, commonly ectomorphic patient, enduring but less severe pain, pain which is worse in the evening and after prolonged inactivity but which is better after moderate exercise, however, pain which is also worse with excessive activity, a liking for pressure or massage in the affected area, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, heart palpitations, age spots, dry, scaly skin, low back and knee soreness and Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: A cool sensation, heaviness, and pain in the low back and buttock area, difficulty turning the waist due to this pain, impaired walking, worsening of pain due to damp, cold, or simply changing weather, possible slimy tongue fur, and a deep, slow pulse

TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Course wind and scatter cold, eliminate dampness and stop pain

Rx: Juan Bi Tang Jia Jian (Alleviate Impediment Decoction with Read the rest of this post >>>

Peripheral neuropathy, a.k.a. polyneuritis, is a syndrome composed of sensory, motor, and vasomotor symptoms which may occur singly or in combination caused by simultaneous disease of a number of different nerves. This condition is usually secondary to collagen vascular conditions, such as polyarteritis nodosa, SLE, scleroderma, and RA, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism, infectious agents, such as Lyme Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: Soreness, heaviness, and lack of strength of the four extremities or two lower extremities, possible progressive paralysis or atrophy, insensitivity, numbness, and tingling of the four extremities, limb aching and pain, burning heat which is ameliorated by coolness, generalized fever which is not easily emitted, possible deviation of the face, mouth, and eyes, ductal oppression, torpid intake, thirst but no desire to Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: Either during or after the fever associated with an external contraction there is upper or lower limb weakness and loss of strength, inability of the hands to graps or the feet to stand and walk, if severe, paralysis, progressive emaciation, dry, withered skin, abnormal sensations, dry throat and parched lips, heart vexation, hoarse voice, oral thirst, short, reddish, hot, painful urination, constipation, a red tongue with Read the rest of this post >>>

MAIN SYMPTOMS: Paralysis of the four extremities which is most severe in the lower limbs, swelling and distention of the hands and feet, reduced food intake, abdominal distention, muscular cramping and pain, possible emaciation, a sallow yellow, lusterless facial complexion, loose stools, a pale tongue with thin, white fur, and a fine, forceless pulse

TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Fortify the spleen and boost the qi

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