Strangury in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different strangury patterns according to TCM theory
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Strangury is a urological condition characterized by a slow and painful discharge of urine, often in drops, accompanied by a sensation of incomplete voiding and urgency.
This symptom can be a sign of underlying issues in the urinary tract, such as infections, inflammation, or obstructions. Strangury necessitates careful evaluation to identify the precise cause and can be indicative of both acute and chronic urological conditions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets strangury as an indication of disharmony within the body's energy systems, specifically within the pathways, or Channels, that correspond to the urinary organs.
TCM practitioners believe that symptoms like strangury arise when Qi (vital energy) and Blood are not flowing harmoniously, leading to disturbances in bladder function. Identifying the exact pattern of disharmony, which may be due to factors like Cold invading the lower warmer or a Deficiency in Yang, is essential in TCM to guide the selection of treatment strategies.
Herbal Formulas for Strangury
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address strangury