Dizziness

Question 1

What are the Sub-types of Dizziness?

Answer 1

1) Hyperactivity of Liver-Yang
2) Qi and Blood Xu
3) Interior Retention of Phlegm Dampness

Question 2

What are the Main Manifestations of Dizziness due to Hyperactivity of Liver-Yang?

Answer 2

> Dizziness aggravated by anger
> Irritability
> Flushed face
> Red eyes
> Tinnitus
> Bitter taste in mouth
> Dream-disturbed sleep
> Red tongue with yellow coating
> Wire/String-taut, Rapid pulse

Question 3

What are the Main Manifestations of Dizziness due to Qi and Blood Xu?

Answer 3

> Dizziness accompanied by pallor
> Lusterless complexion
> Weakness
> Palpitation
> Insomnia
> Pale lips and nails
> Lassitude
> Pale tongue proper
> Thready and weak pulse
> Dizziness most commonly after serious disease or loss of blood
> Aggravated by overwork
> Loss of consciousness in severe cases

Question 4

What are the Main Manifestations of Dizziness due to Interior Retention of Phlegm Dampness?

Answer 4

> Dizziness with heavy feeling of head
> Suffocating sensation in chest
> Nausea
> Profuse sputum
> No appetite
> Sleepy
> White, Sticky tongue coating
> Soft, Rolling, Slippery pulse

Question 5

What is the Treatment for Dizziness due to Hyperactivity of Liver-Yang?

Answer 5

> GB20 ; BL18 ; BL23 ; KID3 ; LIV2 ; LIV3

Question 6

What is the Treatment for Dizziness due to Qi and Blood Xu?

Answer 6

> GV20 ; BL20 ; CV4 ; ST36 ; SP6

Question 7

What is the Treatment for Dizziness due to Interior Retention of Phlegm Dampness?

Answer 7

> ST8 ; BL20 ; CV12 ; PC6 ; ST40