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Spleen-Kidney Insufficiency With Cold Dampness Pouring Down Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: Lower limb paralysis or paralysis and heaviness, numbness, tingling, and insensitivity of the four limbs, coolness emitting from the hands and feet, if severe, chilled body and limbs with frequent sweating, a stagnant feeling in the chest which may progress to difficulty swallowing, stagnating and lingering phlegm fluids, cough, distressed, hasty breathing, greenish-purple, i.e., cyanotic, nails, a pale tongue Read the rest of this post >>>
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease refers to inflammation or degeneration of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It most commonly begins as gingivitis and progresses to periodonti-tis. While the greatest single cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene, because it is commonly noted at puberty and during pregnancy, it is also probably related to endocrine factors. Therefore, gingivitis may be the first sign of a systemic disorder with Read the rest of this post >>>
Heat Toxins Flaming & Exuberant Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: Commonly seen in those with habitual spleen-stomach accumulation heat who have been invaded by wind heat toxic evils as evidenced by gingival redness, swelling, heat, and pain, spillage of pus and blood, bad breath, possible fever and aversion to cold, oral thirst, a red tongue tip with dry, white fur, and a floating, rapid puls.
NOTE: This pattern corresponds to acute attacks of purulent, swollen Read the rest of this post >>>
Stomach & Intestine Fire & Heat Pattern
Main SYMPTOMS: Gingival redness, swelling, heat, and pain, bleeding gums, fresh red colored blood, possible discharge of pussy, bloody secretions, bad breath, oral dryness and thirst with a predilection for chilled drinks, reddish urine, constipation, a red tongue with scanty fluids and thick, yellow fur, and a surging, large or slippery, rapid pulse
NOTE: This pattern is commonly seen in those with acute gingivitis or recurrent Read the rest of this post >>>
Liver-Kidney Yin Vacuity Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: Loose teeth, receding, atrophic gums, lost teeth, possible gum swelling with slight pain, low back and knee soreness and limpness, tinnitus, dizziness, vexatious heat in the five hearts, a red tongue with scanty fur or flowery peeling, and a fine, rapid or floating, rapid pulse
TREATMENT PRINCIPLES: Nourish yin and engender essence, strengthen the bones and harden the teeth
Rx: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan Jia Read the rest of this post >>>
Mixed Vacuity & Repletion Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: Loose teeth, gingival swelling and pain, bleeding and spilling over of pus, bad breath, dizziness, tinnitus, low back pain, seminal emission, vexatious heat in the five hearts, a dry mouth with a liking to drink, clamoring stomach, abdominal distention after meals, hiccup, a red tongue with scanty fur, and a fine, rapid pulse
NOTE: This pattern describes a combination of kidney vacuity and stomach heat. It is often Read the rest of this post >>>
Spleen Vacuity Not Containing the Blood Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: Bleeding gums on slight stimulation, blood possibly profuse in amount, bleeding worse when fatigued, pale gums, easy bruising, fatigue, lassitude of the spirit, lack of strength, shortness of breath, disinclination to speak, a weak voice, a somber white or sallow yellow facial complexion, heart palpitations, insomnia, a pale, fat tongue with teeth-marks on its edges, and a fine, weak pulse
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Spleen-Kidney Yang Vacuity Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: Receding gums, loose teeth, a thin secretion from cracks in the gums, somber white colored gums, no marked inflammation or hyperemia, listlessness of the essence spirit, scanty qi, lack of strength, chilled limbs, fear of cold, torpid intake, loose stools, a fat, pale tongue with teeth-marks on its edges and thin, white fur, and a deep, fine, weak pulse
Treatment principles: Warm and supplement the spleen and Read the rest of this post >>>
Periarthritis of the Shoulder
Also referred to as scapulohumoral periarthritis, periarthritis of the shoulder refers to inflammation of the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint causing pain and restriction of movement. Typically, pain is the earliest symptom of this condition. It is usually made worse by exercise. However, there is also morning stiffness following inactivity which lasts 15-30 minutes or less and is improved by activity. As the disease progresses, Read the rest of this post >>>
External Contraction of Wind Cold Pattern
MAIN SYMPTOMS: The pain in the shoulder is comparatively minor and possibly accompanied by local numbness. The disease course is typically short, and the pain is dull or vague. This pain is limited to the shoulder or, in some cases, may involve the upper back if the pain is mainly in the posterior part of the shoulder. It may also involve the upper arm if the pain is mainly in the anterior part of the shoulder. Very often the back of the Read the rest of this post >>>
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