Post-injury Fever in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different post-injury fever patterns according to TCM theory
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Post-injury fever is a medical condition characterized by an elevated body temperature following physical trauma or injury. This type of fever is a response mechanism of the body, often indicating an underlying issue such as infection or inflammation at the injury site.
It's important to recognize this condition as it can vary in intensity and duration, depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Synonyms include fever after injury, fever following wounds, postwound fevers, and pyrexia post-injury.
TCM Perspective on Post-Injury Fever
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), post-injury fever is not just a symptom but a signal of deeper imbalances within the body's systems. TCM interprets this condition as an indication of disharmony in the body's Qi (energy), Blood, and the balance of Yin and Yang.
Such a fever might be seen as a manifestation of internal disturbances caused by the injury, and its treatment focuses on restoring balance and harmony to the body's energy systems.
In TCM, post-injury fever can be attributed to several imbalances. One significant cause is Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency, where the injury disrupts the nourishing and cooling aspects of the body, leading to a Empty Heat manifesting as fever.
Additionally, the fever can result from Qi And Blood Stagnation, where the injury hinders the normal flow of energy and nutrients, causing Heat accumulation. Treatment in TCM aims to address these imbalances directly, focusing on nourishing Yin and ensuring the smooth flow of Qi and Blood.
Herbal Formulas for Post-injury Fever
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address post-injury fever