Enuresis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different enuresis patterns according to TCM theory
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Enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, is the involuntary discharge of urine, often occurring at night during sleep. This condition, particularly distressing in children and adolescents, is classified as pediatric nocturnal enuresis when it pertains to nighttime incidents in the pediatric population.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perceives enuresis as a manifestation of an underlying imbalance within the body's vital energies. TCM emphasizes that symptoms are caused by different patterns of disharmony, making it crucial to identify the correct pattern for effective treatment.
TCM Patterns for Enuresis
Qi Deficiency
Causes: Enuresis
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Enuresis
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Kidney Qi not Firm
Enuresis
Along with: Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue, Chills, Cold extremities, White vaginal discharge, Bearing down sensation in abdomen, Recurrent miscarriage
Cold
Causes: Enuresis
Bladder Deficient and Cold
Enuresis
Along with: Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Nocturia, White urethral discharge, Chills
Herbal Formulas for Enuresis
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address enuresis
Sang Piao Xiao San
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Regulates and tonifies the Heart and Kidneys
- Stabilizes the Essence
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Nocturia...
Suo Quan Wan
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Dispels cold
- Reduces urinary frequency
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Bladder Deficient and Cold
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Frequent urination, Pale and abudant urination, Urinary or fecal incontinence, Lower back pain, Dizziness, Nocturia...
You Gui Wan
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang
- Replenishes the Essence
- Tonifies the Blood
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue...
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidneys
- Binds up the semen
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue...
Fu Tu Dan
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen
- Stops leakage
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue...
Qing E Wan
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue...
Tu Si Zi Wan
Addresses these enuresis patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the Kidneys
- Prevents abnormal leakage such as urinary incontinence or seminal emissions
Addresses These Enuresis Pattern Variations
Kidney Qi not Firm
How it manifests:
Enuresis
Accompanying symptoms:
Lower back pain, Lower back weakness, Polyuria, Weak urine stream, Nocturnal emission, Generalized fatigue...