Turbid Phlegm Blocks Orifices
Turbid Phlegm Blocks Orifices
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Diagnostic Signs
Key Characteristic Symptoms
Diagnostic Considerations
loss of consciousness, clenched jaw, extreme difficulty in breathing, and possibly foaming at the mouth.
Causes & Pathology
Common Causes
Overindulgence in unhealthy foods can impair the Spleen's function, leading to the accumulation of Dampness and subsequent formation of Phlegm.
Physical and mental overexertion can weaken the Spleen, a key organ in digestion and transformation of fluids, contributing to phlegm production.
Sudden exposure to extremely unpleasant odors or intense emotional experiences can disrupt the qi mechanisms, causing qi to become rebellious and disordered.
Pathological Mechanism
This pattern is typically triggered by an irregular and excessive diet or overwork that impairs the Spleen, leading to Dampness and Phlegm accumulation. This excess, often exacerbated by exposure to foul odors or intense emotions, disrupts the Qi mechanisms, causing them to rebel and disturb the spirit.
This results in a 'noxious-stroke' event where the functional activities of Qi are 'closed off', and the turbid phlegm follows the Rebellious Qi upwards, blocking the sensory orifices.
Treatment Approach
Treatment Principle
Remove Phlegm, unblock orifices.
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