8 Extra Meridians Pathology

Question 1

Pathological Manifestations

DU Meridian

Answer 1

HA, dizziness, poor memory, eye pain, pain & stiffness in spinal column, (epilepsy), constipation, colic, hemorrhoids, (infertility), prolapse of the anus, blood in the stools, incontinence or urine, painful urination, (irregular menses), dry throat, tinnitus, depression, chills & fever, manic behavior

Question 2

Pathological Manifestations

Ren Meridian

Answer 2

Pain in the genital region, (chronic asthma), pain in epigastric region & lower abs, leukorrhea, (infertility), (irregular menses), symptoms of menopause, hernia, nocturnal emissions, enuresis, retention of urine, masses, problems during pregnancy, amenorrhea

Question 3

Pathological Manifestations

Chong Meridian

Answer 3

(Asthmatic breathing), rebellious Qi, flatulence, (irregular menses), (infertility), spasms, colic, ab pain & masses, impotence, anxious, gynecological D.O., breathlessness, pain in chest, feeling of tight throat, face heat, cold purple numb feet, umbilical pain, pms, breast nodules, menopause symptoms, morning sickness, quick bruising, nosebleed, fungal infections in big toe

Question 4

Pathological Manifestations

Dai Meridian

Answer 4

(Irreg. menses), distention & fullness in abs, (leukorrhea), damp heat in genitals, burning urination, prolapsed UT, violent HA (migraines), weakness or motor impairment of lower limbs, problems around the waist, cold & pain in mid/low back, mid-pain radiating to abs, miscarriages, cold feet, amenorrhea, (infertility), back feels like sitting in water, heavy body, hernia pain around umbilicus

Question 5

Pathological Manifestations

Yang Qiao Meridian

Answer 5

Eye diseases, insomnia, (daytime epilepsy), loss of consciousness, wind stroke, redness & pan in the inner canthus, pain in back & lumbar region, (eversion) of foot w/ (tightness & pain on the lateral aspect of the lower leg, w/ medial side of the leg being flaccid or atrophied can’t raise leg), HA, chills & fever, stiff neck, manic behavior, depression, fright

Question 6

Pathological Manifestations

Yin Qiao Meridian

Answer 6

Hypersomnia, D.O. of eyes, (inversion), (nighttime epilepsy), lethargy, pain in lumbar, hip areas & genitals, habitual miscarriages, (infertility), (tightness & pain along the medial aspect of lower leg, w/ lateral side of the leg being flaccid or atrophied), tremors in leg, chills & fever, (leukorrhea), abdominal masses, myomas, difficult delivery, retention of plasma

Question 7

Pathological Manifestations

Yang Wei Meridian

Answer 7

Intermittent fevers & (alternating chills & fever), exterior syndromes, vertigo, tinnitus, deafness, muscle fatigue, hypochondriac pain, pain & distention in waist, visual dizziness, weak limbs, earache, stiff neck, pain on lateral side of leg, sweating

Question 8

Pathological Manifestations

Yin Wei Meridian

Answer 8

(Chest pain), cardiac pain, fullness & pain of the lateral costal region, (HA), mental d.o., interior syndromes, ST aches, pain in KD area, dry throat, anxiety, insomnia, obsessive thoughts, lack of will-power, loss of self-control, depression, sadness, a feeling of knot in the chest, palpitations, forgetfulness, mental cloudiness & shock

Question 9

Crossing Areas

Brain

Answer 9

Du, Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao

Question 10

Crossing Areas

Throat

Answer 10

Ren, Chong, Yin Wei, Yin Qiao

Question 11

Crossing Areas

Infraorbital region

Answer 11

Ren, Chong

Question 12

Crossing Areas

Genitalia

Answer 12

Yin Qiao, Du

Question 13

Crossing Areas

Vertex

Answer 13

Du

Question 14

Crossing Areas

Lips

Answer 14

Ren, Chong, Du

Question 15

Crossing Areas

Inner Canthus

Answer 15

Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao

Question 16

Crossing Areas

Supraclavicular fossa

Answer 16

Yin Qiao

Question 17

Crossing Areas

Eyes

Answer 17

Ren, Yang Qiao, Yin Qiao

Question 18

Crossing Areas

Circles the Mouth

Answer 18

Ren (winds around the mouth), Du