Treatment of disease stroke The conception of stroke

Treatment of disease

stroke

The conception of stroke is chiefly manifested by faint with loss of consciousness, hemiplegia or intermittent speech and a deviated mouth . In a some cases, patient may not faint, no loss of consciousness.

Etiology and pathogenesis l Emotional disturbance l Over-consumption of vital essence l Improper diet

differentiation l Meridian being attacked l Zang-fu being attacked

differentiation l Meridian being attacked Main manifestations: sudden onset of deviated mouth, salivation, hemiplegia, intermittent speech due to stiff tongue, and numbness of four limbs. l Zang-fu being attacked Main manifestations: Sudden faint with loss of consciousness, paralysis of limbs

Meridian being attacked 1. Blood stasis and phlegm obstructing the meridians and collaterals Hemiplegia, numbness of the limbs, dizziness, depression in the chest, a greasy tongue coating with purplish spot. 2. Hyperactivity of liver yang Siffness or spasm of the limbs, distention and pain in the head, flushed complexion, tinnitus, a greasy tongue coating, and a wiry pulse.

Meridian being attacked Treatment l Method: Select points mainly from the yang meridians on the affected side. l Points from conception and governer meridians are selected to improve intermittent speech. l The even method of needling is used.

Meridian being attacked Prescription according to symptom l Hemiplegia: Baihui, Fengchi l The upper limbs: Jianyu, Quchi, Waiguan, and Hegu l The lower limbs: Huantiao, Yanglingquan, and Zusanli l Deviation of eye and mouth: Yangbai, Dicang, Jiache l intermittent speech: Lianquan

Meridian being attacked Prescription according to pathogenic factors l Obstruction of collaterals by blood stasis and phlegm: Zhongwan, Fenglong, Xuehai, and Sanyinjiao l Hyperactivity of liver yang: Taiyang, Taichong, Taixi

Zang-fu being attacked 1. Tense type l Sudden faint with loss of consciousness, clenched fists, coarse breathing, , retention of urine and stool, stiff limbs, a greasy tongue coating, and a wiry and slippery pulse.

Zang-fu being attacked 1. Tense type Method l Select points mainly from the governer meridian and twelve jing points. The reducing method of needling is used. Prescription l Renzhong, the twelve jing points, Taichong, Fenglong, Laogong

Zang-fu being attacked 2. Flaccid type l A pale complexion, mouth and eyes closed, cold limbs, flaccid paralysis of limbs, snoring but feeble breathing, incontinence of urine and stool, a thready and weak pulse.

Zang-fu being attacked 2. Flaccid type Method: l Points of tonification on the conception Meridian are selected as main points to restore yang and prevent collapse. Moxibustion is recommended. Prescription l Guanyuan, Shenque, Qihai, Baihui

the case : xiao wang, male, 58 years old, suffered from stroke 1 years before. Now, he told the doctor the following below: left arm and left leg can not move and does not have any feeling and short breath, no appetite, dry tongue, weak pulse. Please use the acupuncture to treat.