Bi-Syndrome Flashcards
Bone Bi?
Chronic, developed from any of the other four types
Persistent obstruction turning into Phlegm (fluid accumulation)
Becomes internal affecting Organs
Types of Bi-Syndrome
Wind-
Cold-
Damp-
Hot-
Use of Distal Points?
- Shoulder=hip
- Elbow=knee
- Wrist=ankle
more distal a point along the meridians, the further up the channel it influences
related channels can be used according to correspondence of joints in upper & lower limbs
Wind Bi Syndrome?
Migratory
pain moves from joint to joint
floating pulse
Cold Bi Syndrome?
Fixed and congealing quality
severe, fixed pain
aggravated by cold
reduce mobility of joints
Damp Bi Syndrome?
Lingering nature of dampness (lodged)
fixed pain
swelling of extremeties
numbness of muscle & skin
Hot-painful Bi Syndrome?
Heat, redness pain & swelling in joints Fever, thirst Yellow TC, rapid pulse (Existing problems turn into heat)
Pre-exisitng factors for Bone Bi?
Deficiency of Qi & Blood
Phlegn in joints, bone deformities
Stasis of blood
LV & KD deficiency
Bi Syndrome depth of dz?
Painful Obstructions: Skin Muscle Vessel Sinew Bone
Bi Syndrome according to Yin organs?
Painful Obstruction: Heart Lung Spleen Liver Kidney
Heart PO sx (painful obstruction)?
Palpitations
anxiety
heavy stifling sensation in chest
Lung PO?
Wheezing & stifling sensation in chest
SOB
Sx worse on exertion
Spleen PO sx?
weakness of limbs, hiccups, vomiting, nausea & anorexia
liver PO sx?
Stifling sensation in the costal & hypochondriac regions
feeling of a mass in epigastrium
poor sleep with tendency to wake with a startle (Insomnia)
numbness, pain, anger
Kidney PO sx?
muscular weakness or atrophy of the limbs
weakness of the spinal column
difficulty standing for long periods or walking
lower back & knee issues
urinary issues
