Final_Case Studies Flashcards

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sx. dizziness, vertigo, feeling of distention in the eyes, tinnitus, feverish sensation in the hear, ha, irritability, flushed face ; maybe belching, progressive motor dysfunction of the body or development of facial asymmetry that occurs over a period of a few hours to a few days, severe dizziness and vertigo, sudden loss of consciousness, mental confusion with moments of lucidity, an inability to fully recover after loss of consciousness

P: wiry, long and forceful

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When Gan Xi Feng Tang

sedates the LV, extinguishes wind, nourishes the yin, and anchors the yang

for dx. LV Yang Rising leading to LV Wind
[root- KD, LV]

pre stroke formula

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sx. ha, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, blurred vision, sensation of heat rushing to the head, insomnia w dream-disturbed sleep ; in severe cases, numbness, twitching, spasms in the extremities or hemiplegia

T: red P: wiry, rapid

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Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

calms the LV, extinguishes wind, clears heat, invigorates the blood, and tonifies the LV and KDs

for dx. Hyperactivity of LV Yang leading to stirring of LV Wind - not so much K/L Def., maybe blood deficiency

weakened migraine formula

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sx. weariness, muscle spasms with alternating flexion and extension of the extremities ; patient often looks as if going into shock

T: deep, red with scanty or peeled coating
P: deficient or frail

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Da Ding Feng Zhu

nourishes the yin and extinguishes wind

for dx. Stirring of Internal Wind due to Yin deficiency

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sx. slight ha, chills wo sweating, cough w watery sputum, stuffy nose, dry throat

T: a dry white tongue coating P: wiry

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Xing Su San

gently disperses cool-dryness, disseminates the LU Qi, and transforms congested fluids

for dx. Externally contracted Cool-Dryness

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sx. moderate fever, ha, thirst, a dry, hacking cough or one with scanty, thick and sticky sputum, dry nose, dry throat

T: red w thin, dry white coating
P: floating, rapid

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Sang Xing Tang

clears and disperses warm dryness

for dx. Ext. Warm-Dryness affecting the LU

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sx. ha, fever, hacking cough, wheezing, a dry and parched throat, dry nasal passages, a sensation of fullness in the chest, hypochondriac pain, irritability, thirst

T: dry wo coating P: deficient, big and rapid

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Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

clears dryness and moistens the LUs

for dx. Warm-Dryness attacking the LUs

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sx. coughing and spitting of saliva, wheezing, SOB, a dry and uncomfortable sensation in the throat, a dry mouth

T: dry red with little coating P: deficient, rapid

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Mai Men Dong Tang

benefits the ST, generates fluids, and direct rebellious qi downward

for dx. LU atrophy, LU/ST Yin xu
chronic LU def.

silent reflux formula

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sx. fever, and chills, ha, a sensation of fullness and stifling oppression in the chest, pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, nausea and vomiting, borborygmus, diarrhea, loss of taste

T: white, greasy coating P: moderate, soggy

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Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang

releases the exterior, transforms dampness, regulates the qi, and harmonizes the middle burner

for dx. Exterior WC invasion accompanied by interior Dampness
Huo Luan (sudden turmoil disorder) - Stomach Flu
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sx. ha, chills, afternoon fever, a heavy sensation in the body, generalized pain, pale-yellow complexion, a stifling sensation in the chest, loss of appetite, an absence of thirst

T: white coating P: wiry, thin, soggy

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San Ren Tang

disseminates the qi, facilitates the qi mechanisms, and clears damp-heat

for dx. Early stage of DAMP Warmth (shi wen) affecting the Qi level

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sx. dark, turbid, scanty, difficult, and painful urination, a dry mouth and throat ; in severe cases, urinary retention, lower abdominal distention and pain

T: yellow greasy coating P: slippery, rapid

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Ba Zheng San

clears heat, promotes urination, and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction

for dx. Downward flow of damp heat into LJ ; 
Re Lin (heat dysuria) ; 
Xue Lin (blood dysuria)
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sx. scanty, yellow urine, thick yellow foul smelling vaginal discharge ; sores on the lower extremities due to dampness

T: yellow, greasy coating

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Er Miao San

clears heat and dries dampness

for dx. Damp Heat lodged in the LJ ;
Damp Heat attacking the lower half of the body

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sx. scanty, yellow urine, (neuropathy), atrophy disorder characterized by severe numbness and weakness in the lower extremities with painful and swollen feet

T: yellow, greasy coating

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Si Miao San

clears heat and resolves dampness

for dx. Damp Heat lodged in the LJ ;
Damp Heat attacking the lower half of the body

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sx. scanty, yellow urine, numbness and burning pain in the feet ; weakness in the lower back and extremities

T: ryellow, greasy coating

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San Miao San

clears heat and dries dampness

for dx. Damp Heat lodged in the LJ ;
Damp Heat attacking the lower half of the body

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sx. urinary difficulty accompaniesd by fever, and thirst w a desire to drink ; diarrhea, cough, nausea, irritability or insomnia

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Zhu Ling Tang

promotes urination, clears heat, and nourishes the yin

for dx. Interlocking of Water and Heat with underlying Yin deficiency

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sx. sweating, a heavy sensation in the body, superficial edema, urinary difficulty

T: pale w white coating P: floating

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Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang

augments the qi, strengthens the SP, promotes urination, and reduces edema

for dx. Wind Edema of Wind Damp syndrome due to Qi deficiency at the exterior

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sx. fullness in the chest and hypochondria, palpitations, SOB, coughing up clear and watery sputum, and dizziness or vertigo

T: pale, swollen w white, slippery or greasy coating
P: slippery and either wiry or soggy

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Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang

warms and transforms phlegm and congested fluids, strengthens the SP, and resolves dampness

for dx. Phlegm Retention syndrome caused by MJ Yang deficiency

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sx. swollen, painful joints (esp. lower extremities) that are warm to the touch and worsen at night, reduced ROM in the affected joints, chills, absence of sweating, weight loss, ha, dizziness

T: white, greasy coating P: wiry, slippery

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Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang

unblocks the flow of yang qi, promotes movement (obstructed area), dispels wind, and overcomes dampness

for dx. Bi Zheng caused by obstruction of wind dampness and formation of heat

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sx. heavy and painful sensations at fixed locations in the lower back and lower extremities accompanied by weakness and stiffness, an aversion to cold and attraction to warmth, palpitations, SOB ; maybe numbness, paresthesias

T: pale with white coating P: thin, weak, slow

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Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang

expels wind-dampness, disperses painful obstrution and tonifies deficiency

for dx. Chronic Bi Zheng due to LV/KD insufficiency and Qi/Blood deficiency

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sx. coughing w copious, white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, palpitations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness

T: swollen with white, thick, greasy coating
P: slippery

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Er Chen Tang

dries dampness, transforms phlegm, regulates the qi, and harmonizes the MJ

for dx. Damp Phlegm Accumulation

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sx. dizziness, vertigo, nausea or vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, indeterminate gnawing hunger, or seizures accompanied by copious sputum, focal distention of the chest, a bitter taste in the mouth, slight thirst

T: greasy, yellow coating
P: rapid, either slippery or wiry

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Wen Dan Tang

regulates the qi, transforms phlegm, clears the GB, harmonizes the ST, calms the mind

for dx. GB/ST Disharmony accompanied by Phlegm Heat

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sx. cough w deep-seated sputum that is difficult to expectorate, wheezing, a dry and sore throat

T: red, dry with little coating
P: rapid, thin but strong

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Bei Mu Gua Lou San

moistens the LUs, clears heat, regulates the qi, and transforms phlegm

for dx. LU dryness with Phlegm Accumulation