Swelling + Ulcer

Question 1

Define swelling + ulcers

Answer 1

Suppurative diseases on the surface of the body

Question 2

What are the 2 main etiologies of swelling and ulcers?

Answer 2

External Pathogens

Internal Injury

Question 3

The following are examples of ___________ etiologies.

1. Six Evils especially fire ( heat, fire, toxins directly invasion)
2. Wind, cold, summer heat, and dampness may transform into internal fire

Answer 3

External

Question 4

The following are examples of ___________ etiologies.

Mostly due to deficiency
KD, LU, SP, LR dysfunction dampness

Answer 4

Internal

Question 5

What is the body condition that swelling and ulcers tend to affect?

Answer 5

Dampness
Fire or Heat- deficient or excess

Question 6

What is the pathogenesis of swelling?

Answer 6

Pathogens (dampness, fire, heat, wind) obstructing channels and collaterals – Qi and Blood stagnation,
disharmony between Ying & Wei swelling, pain — transforming into strong
fire = suppuration (fire breaking skin)

Question 7

What is the pathogenesis of damage to the Vital Qi causing swelling?

Answer 7

Excessive toxins may damage Vital (Zheng) Qi and Zangfu through channels and collaterals.

Question 8

What are some accompanying S/sx of swelling and ulcers?

Answer 8

Mild cases- fever, thirst, constipation, and scanty urine
Severe cases- nausea, vomiting (heat trying to expel through the mouth) restlessness, coma, delirium, and hemoptysis (coughing blood)