Radiation Therapy Fever in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different radiation therapy fever patterns according to TCM theory
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Radiation therapy fever is a condition characterized by an elevated body temperature occurring as a side effect of radiation therapy. This type of fever can develop during or after treatment and is a common reaction to the body's exposure to high-energy radiation used to destroy cancer cells. The fever often indicates an inflammatory response and can be accompanied by other symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and general malaise. Managing this fever is crucial for the overall comfort and health of the patient undergoing radiation therapy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views radiation therapy fever as a manifestation of underlying imbalances in the body's systems. Unlike Western medicine, which primarily focuses on the symptomatic treatment of fever, TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying and treating the root cause of the imbalance.
Radiation therapy fever is seen as a result of various patterns of disharmony within the body, such as Heat accumulation, Yin Deficiency, or Qi And Blood Stagnation. Effective treatment in TCM involves diagnosing the specific pattern and applying appropriate herbal formulas and acupuncture to restore balance and alleviate the fever.
Herbal Formulas for Radiation Therapy Fever
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address radiation therapy fever