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1
Q

sensation of flowery eyes,
blackness in front of the eyes
muddled vision

(blurred, dark or dull vision)

A

eye dizziness

Xuàn

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sensation of being unsteady
or of the outside environment spinning
1) sensation that the world is spinning or trembling around one
2) sensation that one’s body is spinning or trembling, a sensation of falling or a sensation of spinning in one’s head
3) sensation that one is unsteady when standing or walking

A

head dizziness

暈 yūn

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eye dizziness and head dizziness commonly seen together Xuànyūn

A 
"dizziness"
aka
veiling dizziness
falling dizziness
moving dizziness
wind head dizziness
head wind dizziness
dizzy collapse
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4
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meeting of yang

A

the head

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5
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sea of marrow

A

the brain

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qi & blood of the 5 viscera and 6 bowels all gather in the head

A

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essence and qi of the 5 viscera and 5 bowels all pour up to this orifice:

A

eyes

aka orifice of the liver

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  • external contraction of the 6 excesses causing evil qi to rise and harass the clear orifices
  • internal damage to the qi, blood, viscera and bowels causing lack of nourishment to he clear orifices
  • phlegm stasis excess obstructing and stagnating in the channels and networks causing essence qi to be unable to raise to the clear orifices
  • liver wind, phlegm turbidity, zheng qi def (clinically most common)
A

causes of dizziness

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9
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“when wind causes falling dizziness, this is ascribed to the liver”

A

Su Wen

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10
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“without phlegm there is no dizziness”

A

Dan Xi Xin Fa

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“without vacuity, there is no dizziness”

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Jing Yue Quan Shu

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12
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sudden mild dizziness
aversion to wind and cold
fever
nasal congestion
dripping snivel
sneezing
aching pain of the head and body

tongue: thin tongue fur
pulse: floating

A

exterior dizziness pattern

externally contracted

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13
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sudden dizziness
distention and pain of the head
body heat
vexation and agitation
thirst with a desire for fluids
insomnia
constipation
reddish urine
tongue:  red with yellow fur
A

dryness fire dizziness pattern

externally contracted

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sudden dizziness with a desire to lie down
headache
vigorous heat
vexing thirst
profuse sweat

pulse: rapid and surging

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veiled summerheat dizziness
summerheat strike dizziness
externally contacted

summertime

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sudden dizziness with a desire to lie down
headache
vigorous heat
vexing thirst
profuse sweat
pulse: rapid and surging
with:
grimy facial complexion
cold back
glomus oppression of the chest and stomach duct
heaviness of the body and fatigues limbs
A

summerheat damp dizziness

images of "damp evil"
grimy facial complexion
cold back
glomus oppression of the chest and stomach duct
heaviness of the body and fatigues limbs
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dizziness is sometimes mild sometimes strong and varies with the affects
head distention
ringing in the ears
emotional depression
distention and pain of the chest and rib-side
predilection for sighing
pulse: string like

A

liver depression and qi counterflow

17
Q 
here dizziness is relatively severe
red facial complexion
red eyes
rashness
impatience
tendency to be easily angered
insomnia
constipation
reddish urine
tongue: red with yellow fur
pulse: string like and rapid
A

upflaming of liver fire pattern

18
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dizziness 
pain and distention of the head
red cheeks
red eyes
ringing in the ear like a cicada
insomnia with frequent dreaming
vexing heat of the five hearts
rashness
impatience and a tendency to be easily angered
soreness of the lumbus and knees

tongue: crimson-red with scanty fur
pulse: string like, fine, rapid

A

ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang

with images of water not moistening wood

19
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dizziness with a desire to laydown
headache with a pulling sensation (iron band headache)
numbness and contracture of the limbs
inhibited speech
unsteady gait
red cheeks
red eyes
ringing in the ear like a cicada
insomnia with frequent dreaming
vexing heat of the five hearts
rashness
impatience and a tendency to be easily angered
soreness of the lumbus and knees

tongue: crimson-red with scanty fur
pulse: string like, fine, rapid

A

liver yang transforming into wind
(progression of liver yang rising/hyperactivity)

more common in the elderly especially those who work in academia or whose work is especially stressful

20
Q

dizziness and heaviness of the head sometimes severe and sometimes mild
glomus oppression of the chest and stomach duct
vomiting and retching of phlegm rheum or thin water
heart palpitations
tongue: fur white and slimy
pulse: string like and slippery

A

phegm rheum collecting

generally seen in fat people

21
Q

dizziness
distention and pain and heaviness of the head and eyes
heart vexation and palpitations
red face and eyes
distention and fullness of the chest and stomach duct
reflux retching of thick, yellow phlegm drool
insomnia
constipation
reddish urine

tongue: red with slimy yellow
pulse: slippery , rapid

A

phlegm fire pattern

22
Q

dizziness extremely severe with clouding flowers in both eyes
spinning of the sky and earth
closed eyes with no desire to open them
clouding dizziness with a desire to lie down
chest oppression
heart palpitations
vomiting of phlegm drool
contracture of the shoulders back or four limbs

A

wind phlegm

23
Q 
dizziness 
fixed headache
mottled black facial complexion
dark purple lips and tongue
stasis macules on the tongue
A

blood stasis pattern

sometimes occurs after trauma or injury to the head

24
Q 
frequent attacks of dizziness
level is mild
more severe with movement and occurs with taxation fatigue
pale white facial color
scanty qi
laziness in speaking
spirit fatigue
lack of strength
maybe heart palpitations
torpid intake
abdominal distention
sloppy stools
tongue: pale and fat and tender with white fur
pulse: vacuous/empty
A

qi deficiency pattern

manifestations of insufficient functioning of the five viscera:
heart palpitations
torpid intake
abdominal distention
sloppy stools
25
Q 
frequent attacks of dizziness level is relatively mild
more severe with taxation fatigue
especially when suddenly standing up after sitting when both eyes will be black and standing is unsteady
pale complexion lacking luster
or withered yellow complexion
pale lips and nails
heart palpitations
insomnia
numbness of the limbs
tongue: tongue with thin white, dry fur
pulse: fine
A

blood deficiency pattern

patient may have a history of acute or chronic loss of blood

26
Q

dizziness that occurs after excessive blood loss after childbirth or persistent flow of lochia

A

post partum blood dizziness pattern

27
Q

enduring dizziness and empty sensation of the head and brain
soreness and weakness of the lumbus and knees
forgetfulness and abstraction
loss of hair or early graying
loose teeth that easily fall out
spirit fatigue and lack of strength

A

kidney deficiency pattern

Yin or yang def depending on extra signs

28
Q 
enduring dizziness and empty sensation of the head and brain
soreness and weakness of the lumbus and knees
forgetfulness and abstraction
loss of hair or early graying
loose teeth that easily fall out
spirit fatigue and lack of strength
fear of cold
cold limbs
dusky complexion
pulse: deep, slow, fine, forceless
A

kidney yang def. pattern

29
Q 
enduring dizziness and empty sensation of the head and brain
soreness and weakness of the lumbus and knees
forgetfulness and abstraction
loss of hair or early graying
loose teeth that easily fall out
spirit fatigue and lack of strength
vexing heat of five hearts
red cheeks
tidal fever
dry mouth and throat
tongue: crimson with scanty fluids
pulse: fine and rapid
A

kidney yin def pattern

Practical Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine - T Deng (20 decks)

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