Liver Wind agitating Internally due to extreme Heat
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to extreme Heat
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Diagnostic Signs
Deep red stiff tongue with dry yellow coating
Rapid (Shu), Wiry (Xian), Full (Shi)
Key Characteristic Symptoms
Diagnostic Considerations
Key characteristic symptoms of this pattern are the high temperature, convulsions, tremor of limbs and stiff neck.
Causes & Pathology
Common Causes
During acute febrile diseases such as measles, encephalitis and meningitis, external Heat can invade and penetrate deeply into the Blood level and stir up the Wind. It is more common among children.
Pathological Mechanism
The most typical manifestation of Internal Wind is tremor, tic, numbness and tingling, dizziness, convulsions and paralysis.
Other symptoms are depends on the causes of this Internal Wind. When it is derived from extreme Heat, there are additional manifestation of high temperature.
The invasion of external Wind-Heat leads to this pattern. It then turns into Interior Heat and penetrates deep into the Blood according to the four levels theory.
Once the Heat is in the Blood, it can stir up the Wind, causing an Excess amount of Internal Wind. The underlying mechanic is that it injures the Yin (since Blood is Yin in nature) and the resulting Yin deficiency gives rise to Internal Wind.
It is more seen in children with febrile diseases such as measles, encephalitis and meningitis.
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Treatment Approach
Treatment Principle
Extinguish Wind, cool Blood and nourish Yin
Recommended Herbal Formulas
Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations
Better consume just very simple and bland foods during this period, such as rice cereal and soups. Fasting on fruit or vegetable juices can also be considered.
Avoid other types of food especially iced and refrigerated drinks, because these can create more Heat.
Get appropriate medical attention since it is an Excess and acute pattern. Bet resting is the most recommended.
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