Renal Vascular Disease in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different renal vascular disease patterns according to TCM theory
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Renal vascular disease encompasses a range of disorders affecting the blood vessels within the kidneys. This condition can lead to impaired blood flow to and from the kidneys, potentially causing high blood pressure (hypertension) and affecting kidney function.
Renal vascular disease often results from atherosclerosis, where the blood vessels become clogged with fatty deposits, or from fibromuscular dysplasia, which causes irregular growth in the renal artery walls. If left untreated, it can lead to kidney damage or failure, making early detection and management crucial.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique perspective on renal vascular disease, viewing it as a manifestation of imbalances within the body's natural systems. Unlike Western medicine, which primarily focuses on the physical aspects of blood vessel blockage, TCM considers this condition as a result of disharmony in vital energy (Qi), Yin and Yang imbalances, and Blood Stagnation.
TCM emphasizes the importance of identifying and rectifying these disharmonies, believing that restoring balance is key to treating the symptoms and underlying causes of renal vascular disease.
Herbal Formulas for Renal Vascular Disease
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address renal vascular disease