Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

western tx

Answer 1

prescription drugs, surgery

Question 2

etiology

Answer 2

1) mental injury
2) diet
3) constitution
* similar to goiter but has more heat signs

Question 3

main symptoms

Answer 3

sudden weight loss, tachycardia, increased appetite, nervousness/anxiety/irritability, tremor, sweating, changes in menstrual/bowel patterns

Question 4

differential diagnosis symptoms

Answer 4

1) hyper-metabolism (hot, always sweating)
2) agitation, swollen gland
3) exopthlamos (bulging eyes)

Question 5

patterns

Answer 5

1) LIV Qi stg with PH
2) LIV fire
3) XU fire
4) Qi/yin xu

Question 6

basic points

Answer 6

ST-9/10, LI-4/17/18, RN-22, ST-40, PC-6

Question 7

large or small goiter, possible nodules, possible exopthalmos, listlessness, fatigue, SOB, dizziness, tinnitus, palpitations, emaciation, dry rough eyes with possible distended feeling, pale lusterless complexion with possible malar flush, restlessness, insomnia, impaired memory, fry mouth/throat, sweating, tremors of hands/tongue, poor appetite, ab distension, loose stool

Answer 7

Qi/yin xu

Question 8

Qi/yin xu points

Answer 8

UB-15/18/20/23

Question 9

marked goiter swelling which is soft not painful, possible nodules, exopthalmos, restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, tongue/hand shaking/trembling, bad dreams, flushed face, aversion to heat, profuse sweating, dry mouth with bitter taste, polyphagia

Answer 9

LIV fire

Question 10

LIV fire points

Answer 10

GB-20/34/41, LIV-2

Question 11

goiter, swelling in fron tof neck which is soft and painful, possible nodules, depression, irritability, full chest/hypochondriac, frequent sighing, suspicion, bed dreams, frequent defication

Answer 11

LIV Qi stg with PH

Question 12

LIV Qi stg with PH points

Answer 12

LIV-3, ST-36, RN-12/17

Question 13

Thyroid enlargement, exopthalmos, restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, bad dreams, dizziness, blurred vision, lassitude, shaking hands, emaciation, 5 palm heat, night sweats, dry mouth/throat, polyphagia, low back/knee soreness/weakness

Answer 13

XU fire

Question 14

XU fire points

Answer 14

SP-6, K-3/7, HT-7

Question 15

PP bulging eyes

Answer 15

UB-10, GB-20, UB-1/2

Question 16

PP SHi appetite

Answer 16

ST-36, RN-12

Question 17

tachycardia

Answer 17

PC-6

Question 18

chest tightness

Answer 18

RN-17, PC-6, RN-14

Question 19

high metabolism

Answer 19

SP-6, ST-36, HT-7

Question 20

bloating/poor appetite

Answer 20

UB-20/21, RN-12, ST-25/36

Question 21

constipation

Answer 21

ST-25/37, UB-25

Question 22

edema

Answer 22

UB-13/20/22

Question 23

physiological

Answer 23

DU-20, shishencong, HT-7

Question 24

retention of fluids

Answer 24

SP-9, ST-40

Question 25

palpitations

Answer 25

PC-6, HT-5

Question 26

listlessness

Answer 26

PC-6, UB-15, HT-7

Question 27

dementia

Answer 27

UB-15, DU-20

Question 28

western cause

Answer 28

SHI thyroxin