Chronic Appendicitis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different chronic appendicitis patterns according to TCM theory
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Chronic appendicitis, a less common form of appendicitis, involves long-term inflammation of the appendix that can persist for weeks, months, or even years. Unlike its acute counterpart, which demands swift surgical intervention, chronic appendicitis presents with milder, recurrent episodes of abdominal pain.
This condition, also known as long-term or recurrent appendicitis, challenges the conventional urgency associated with appendicitis, leading to a more nuanced approach in both diagnosis and treatment.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chronic appendicitis is seen through a lens that considers the whole system's harmony and balance. TCM does not isolate the appendix as a singular point of failure but interprets its inflammation as a sign of underlying disharmony within the body's energetic pathways.
Symptoms like persistent abdominal pain are indicators of Qi Stagnation, Damp-Heat accumulation, or Blood Stasis, reflecting a deeper imbalance that TCM seeks to address through holistic healing practices.
Herbal Formulas for Chronic Appendicitis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address chronic appendicitis