Intestinal Adhesions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different intestinal adhesions patterns according to TCM theory
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Intestinal adhesions are fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs in the abdomen. They typically result from surgery, inflammation, or injury and can cause organs to stick together, leading to pain, obstructions, or other gastrointestinal issues.
While the medical community recognizes these adhesions as a common postoperative complication, their diagnosis and treatment often require careful consideration due to the complex nature of their formation and the symptoms they produce.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches intestinal adhesions with a holistic lens, viewing them as manifestations of underlying imbalances within the body's energetic pathways. TCM does not directly correlate to a Western diagnosis but understands such conditions in terms of obstructions and stagnations of Qi, Blood, and bodily fluids.
It emphasizes the importance of identifying the specific pattern of disharmony causing the symptoms, which could be due to factors like Qi Stagnation, Blood stasis, or Cold and Damp accumulation. Identifying these patterns is essential for providing effective treatment that targets the root cause rather than just alleviating symptoms.
Herbal Formulas for Intestinal Adhesions
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address intestinal adhesions