The Treatment of Chest Pain with Chinese Medicine
Chief Complaint: Chest Bi (pain) Syndrome
by Wei Liu, TCMD, MPH, Lic. Acupuncturist, Dip. Herbologist, Lic. Nutritionist
John was a 49 years old patient having been ill with hypertension and coronary heart disease for 5 years. He paid his first visit to our clinic on Oct. 26. His blood pressure is usually around 140/90mmhg and could be well controlled by medications. But he often experienced frequent palpitation, insomnia, anxiety and depression. The palpitation usually happens in the morning and he had a lot of dreams in his sleeping. Also he had a burning sensation in the stomach with acid reflux. Sweating, chest oppression, flush and dizziness were absent. Defecation was regular, and the appetite was okay.
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Tags: Acupuncture, acupuncturist, angina, Chinese · Posted in: Cardiovascular, Neurological
The Treatment of Insomnia with Oriental Medicine
Chief Complaint: Insomnia
Steve is a about 40 years old male who had been ill with insomnia for many years. He used to sleep only 2 or 3 hours a day and after getting awake, he could not fall asleep any more. He feels tiredness, coldness in the limbs and a feeling of insect creeping under his skin. Also he has three bowel movements a day with the first one occurring just half an hour after getting up in the morning. He told me that when insomnia was somewhat improved after treatment, the appetite would become poor, while when the insomnia got worse, appetite turned to improved. He has tried different therapeutic approaches, and after acupuncture, the feeling of insect creeping under skin was relieved. Warmth at guanyuan brings comfort to him.
The tongue is pale with teethmarks and the fur is whitish and moist.
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Tags: Acupuncture, insomnia · Posted in: Well-Being
The Treatment of Migraines with Acupuncture
Chief Complaint: headache for over 20 years, and migraine pain(level 8) for six years
Medical History: patient is 42y/o female, has been to many doctors, chiropractors, and taking many medicines, but nothing helps. she felt headache in every single minutes. the migraine pain happened most of the time is during the period. Patient is a college teacher, teachs at two colleges. no smoking, no drinking history. Working out occasionaly, and sometimes swimming could trigger migraine pain.
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Tags: Acupuncture, migraine · Posted in: EENT, Neurological
Treatment of Gout, excruciating pain in the right knee, swelling and redness with acupuncture
Chief Complaint: Gout attack, excruciating pain in the right knee, swelling and redness. Patient is not able to walk. She can’t stand even the lightest touch in the knee area. Chief complaint
History: knee started to be increasingly painful 3 days before first treatment. She had a similar, less severe attack 6 months ago.
Medical History: 68 year old female. Married 8 children. Poor health. Overweight. Fat in the abdominal area. Kidney energy: Wakes up to urinate 3 times a night. Constant and dull low back pain. Weak knees. Spleen energy: Good appetite. Heartburn a couple of times a week. Regular bowel movements.Tired after eating Pain in the hypochondria, Emotional/nervous system Worries a lot. Fearful. Sleeps on an off during the night. Heart palpitations once a month.
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Tags: Acupuncture, gout · Posted in: Metabolic, Musculo-Skeletal
Treatment of facial hemiparalysis, Bell’s Palsy with Chinese Medicine
Chief Complaint: facial hemiparalysis for over 13 years.
Western Diagnosis: Bell’s palsy.
Medical History: He found he had a bad facial hemiparalysis one day morning thirteen years ago when he got up. His physician’s diagnosis was Bell’s palsy and told him that the problem will be cured in about three months by itself without any help. He waited about four months but the problem was still there and same as before. Then his physician told him that he is a special case, nobody could help. So he went to several other physicians and the answers were the same. His situation remains ever since. There is nothing special about his habits, diet, family history except he exercises a lot for the last 12 years.
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Tags: Acupuncture, Bells Palsy, Channel, Chinese · Posted in: Neurological
The Treatment of Fibrocystic Breasts with Chinese Herbs
Chief Complaint: fibrocystic breasts
Western Diagnosis: fibrocystic breast disease
Medical History: T., 47 year old female, came to me complaining of fibrocystic breasts. Gyn exam revealed lumpy breast tissue, with scattered fluid-filled cysts in the upper quadrants. There was no pain associated with the condition. Menstrual history is uneventful; general good health. She began menstruating at 11 years of age, had two pregnancies, one live birth, and one abortion. Her gynecologist suggested mammography, but T. wanted to try Chinese medicine first. T. exercises regularly, using weights, flexibility training, aerobics, and Qi gong. She also meditates daily, eats a wide variety of foods, and regularly takes vitamin supplements; she detoxes three times per year.
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Tags: Acupuncture, Channel, Chinese · Posted in: Cancer, Gynecological, Metabolic
Headache, nose clear discharge, low fever, severe chill, influenza treated with Asian medicine
Chief Complaint: Headache, nose clear discharge, low fever, severe chill
Western Diagnosis: influenza
Medical History: The patient had these symptoms suddenly after exposure to cold and wind.
This man has appropriate diet, but does not do any exercise. He does not smoke, no alcohol.
Pulse exam: Pulse was superficial and slow
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Tags: Acupuncture · Posted in: Infectious, Respiratory
Cyclic Migraine treated with Oriental medicine
Chief Complaint: Cyclic Migraine
Western Diagnosis: Cyclic Migraine
Medical History: Unremarkable. One MVA 8 years ago in which she had LBP and R shoulder pain but no problems for 4 years now. Occasional tension headache (one every 6-8 months).
Questioning exam: History of CC: Started 2 months after menarche. Migraines seen 10 out of 12 months per year (cyclic) and 5+ times a year non-cyclic. Has tried various contraceptives to help with migraines without benefit.
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Tags: Acupuncture, Herbs, migraine · Posted in: EENT, Neurological
fever, swollen tonsils, headache, hard to swallow, malaise of extremities, Acute Tonsillitis
Chief Complaint: fever, swollen tonsils, headache, hard to swallow, malaise of extremities
Western Diagnosis: Acute Tonsillitis
Medical History: Female age 13 years old. No prior history of tonsillitis. Normal diet. Regular exercise. Non-smoker, non-drinker. Note: Was given a routine TB test 1 month before at school.
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Tags: Acupuncture, tonsillitis · Posted in: EENT, Infectious
depression, low energy treated with Chinese medicine
Chief Complaint: depression, low energy
Western Diagnosis: impotence, prostate
Medical History: Patient always tired, overweight and could not think sharply as well as having poor memory. Also, no sex drive, lower back pain, depression and couldn’t sleep well. Also complained of frequent urination during nighttime.
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Tags: Acupuncture, depression · Posted in: Metabolic, Neurological
