Varicose Veins Flashcards
Jin Li
What are the etiological factors for the varicose veins?
The etiology & pathogenesis includes overstrain, posture, pregnancy, etc.
What are formed when the varicosity changes?
Sinew Lump - Myoma, fibroids
Define varicosity.
Variscoity means abnormally swollen, twisted, or dilated.
What is a pathological change due to varicosity?
It is a pathological change due to varicosity or blood stasis.
What are the general S/sx of varicose veins?
Cysts start from tendons
Loos like blue-greenish cluster of worms, twisted, bulging veins
Withered skin, dull skin, may be a/c with eczema or leg ulcer
What are the 3 patterns of varicose veins?
LR Qi Stagnation (Qi commands Blood)
LR Fire (thickens blood)
Cold (congeals blood)
All causing Blood Stasis (lack or no flow of Blood)
What pathogenesis creates various veins in the etiology of overstrain, long-standing and pregnancy?
Over strain, long time standing, pregnancy –> blood stagnating in the veins of lower legs –> veins expanding and crossing together –> cyst
What pathogenesis creates various veins in the etiology of overstrain?
Overstrain –> blood overflowing downwards in vessels of
the legs –> invasion of external cold-damp –> veins contracting blood stasis in veins –> cyst (blood stasis)
What location do varicose veins occur in?
Lower limbs
LR/GB Channel pathway
What are some accompanying S/sx of varicose veins?
Heavy sensation in lower legs, distention, numbness or dull pain or edema
What constituent does the LR govern?
Sinews + tendons
What is the colour of the LR?
Green
Varicose veins is a __________ change of the LR + GB
Pathological change
The Liver ___________ the blood.
Stores
What are the main treatment points to treat varicose veins?
LI-4 + LR-3
GB-34
GB-39
ST-36
ST-41
SP-6
Ashi points
LR Blood Heat-
LR-2 + PC-7
Blood Disorders-
PC-3 + LR-8
What alternative methods can be used and are very effective?
Bloodletting
