Dizziness and Vertigo

Question 1

What patterns are associated with dizziness and vertigo?

Answer 1

Liver Qi Stagnation
Liver Fire
Liver Yin Deficiency / Yang Rising
Phlegm Dampness
Blood Stasis
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Kidney Deficiency

Question 2

Describe Jue syndrome

Answer 2

Sudden collapse with cold extremities. Induced by emotional trauma

Question 3

Differentiate the dizziness patterns for Liver Yang Rising, Phlegm accumulation, SP Deficiency, KD Deficiency

Answer 3

LV Yang Rising - dizziness w/ distention H/A, red face

Phlegm accumulation - dizziness w/ nausea, vomit, cloudy head

SP Deficiency - dizziness w/ poor appetite, fatigue

KD Deficiency - dizziness w/ LBP, weak knees, tinnitus

Question 4

The basic point prescription for dizziness and vertigo is:

Answer 4

Du 20, GB 20, GB 8, PC 6, LI 4

Question 5

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV Qi Stagnation

Answer 5

Xiao Yao San, Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (more heat clearing), Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang (LV invading SP)

Question 6

Point Rx for dizziness due to LV Qi Stagnation

Answer 6

UB 18, LV 3, GB 34, Yin Tang, Du 24

Question 7

The empirical point for hypochondriac pain is _______

Answer 7

GB 34 (reducing technique)

Question 8

Dizziness due to LV Qi Stagnation can be accompanied by what Western Dx?

Answer 8

stress, hepatitis, anemia, Meniere’s disease

Question 9

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV Yang Rising

Answer 9

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

Question 10

Point Rx to Soothe LV

Answer 10

LV 3, GB 34, LV 14, LV 13, UB 18

Question 11

Point Rx for Clear Heat from LV

Answer 11

LI 4, LI 11, LV 2, Jing Well

Question 12

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV Fire

Answer 12

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Question 13

Point Rx for dizziness due to Phlegm Misting Orifices

Answer 13

SP 9, ST 40

Question 14

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to Phlegm Misting Orifices

Answer 14

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

Question 15

Point Rx for dizziness due to Qi and Blood Deficiency

Answer 15

ST 36, SP 6, Ren 12

Question 16

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to Qi and Blood Deficiency

Answer 16

Gui Pi Tang, Ba Zhen Tang, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Question 17

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to LV and KD Yin Deficiency

Answer 17

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

Question 18

Point Rx for dizziness due to LV and KD Yin Deficiency

Answer 18

SP 6, KD 6, KD 2, UB 18, UB 23

Question 19

Point Rx for dizziness due to Blood stasis

Answer 19

LV 8, SP 10, Xi Cleft (Yin Channels), Four Flowers, Six Flowers

Question 20

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to Blood stasis

Answer 20

Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang

Question 21

Point Rx for dizziness due to KD Yin Deficiency

Answer 21

Tonify Yin - SP 6, KD 6, KD 7, UB 23
Clear Heat - LI 11, LI 4
Night Sweat - KD 7, HT 6, LI 4

Question 22

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to KD Yin Deficiency

Answer 22

Zuo Gui Wan

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Question 23

Point Rx for dizziness due to KD Yang Deficiency

Answer 23

Du 4, UB 23, Ren 4, KD 3, KD 7, KD 1

Moxa - KD 1, UB 23, Ren 8, Ren 6, Ren 4

Question 24

Herbal Rx for dizziness due to KD Yang Deficiency

Answer 24

You Gui Wan, Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan