Week 12 - LV, GB Diagnoses Flashcards
List the LV pathologies
LV blood deficiency LV yin deficiency LV Qi Stagnation LV Yang Rising LV Fire LV Wind due to Yang rising, Excess Heat, Blood Deficiency
List the GB pathologies
GB (& HT) Qi Deficiency
LV/GB damp heat
GB phlegm fire
List signs and symptoms of LV blood deficiency
recent decline in visual acuity, dry eyes, impaired night vision, reduced range of motion, tight stiff muscles that tend to spasm, long menstrual cycle >32 days, short period <3 days, scanty bleeding, dizziness, pale face & tongue, mild temporal headache, postmenstrual dull achy cramping, dry hair, dry nails, dry skin
tongue - pale dry, thin dry white coat
pulse - thin
Treatment principle for LV blood deficiency
Soothe LV, nourish blood
LV blood deficiency can be caused by _________
poor diet, excessive loss of blood, heavy menstrual period, bleeding ulcers, bleeding hemorrhoids
LV blood deficiency can lead to _______ deficiency, signs and symptoms of which are _________
HT Blood
insomnia, anxiety, short term memory loss, inability to concentrate
List signs and symptoms of LV yin deficiency
dry red burning eyes, irritability, dizziness, tidal fever, mallor flush, severe insomnia, agitation, thirst for cold drinks, dark scanty urine
pulse - thin, rapid
tongue - red, dry w/ thin dry yellow coat
Treatment principle for LV yin deficiency
Soothe LV, nourish yin, clear deficiency heat
LV Qi stagnation can be caused by ________
stress, anger, emotional upset, excessive caffeine use, alcohol use, opiate use, statin use
List signs and symptoms of LV Qi stagnation
temporal tension headache, stiff tight neck & shoulders, tense muscles, ribside hypochondriac distention/discomfort, frequent sighing, frequent stretching & yawning, breast distention, LV type insomnia, digestive issues triggered by stress - nausea, vomiting, ST pain, constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation/diarrhea, pain/discomfort in inguinal area, frustration, irregular menstrual cycle, severe PMS
tongue - red or orage sides, peeled or pinched
pulse - wiry
Treatment principle for LV Qi Stagnation is _______
Soothe LV, move Qi
LV type insomnia is characterized by _________
waking up 1-3am, difficulty falling back asleep
List signs and symptoms of LV Yang Rising
severe headache, hypertension, classic migraine, stroke, seizure, dizziness, bright red face, blurry vision, floaters, thirst for cold, upper body sweat mainly at night, LV type insomnia
tongue - red, dry, thin dry yellow fur
pulse - wiry, rapid
Treatment principle for LV Yang Rising is __________
Sedate Yang, Soothe LV, Nourish Yin & blood
LV fire can be caused by _________
severe stress, emotional upset (anger), alcohol
List signs and symptoms of LV fire
Bright red face, upper body sweat, extreme thirst w/ desire for cold drink, severe temporal headache, cluster headaches, severe LV type insomnia, emotional intensity, rage, anger, ranting, raving, screaming, short temper, dark scanty urine, constipation
pulse - wiry, very rapid
tongue - bright red thin dry, thin dry yellow coat
What are cluster headaches?
short-lived headaches occuring in clusters, extraordinarily painful
Treatment principle for LV fire is ________
clear heat, drain fire from LV
LV wind pathology is most often characterized by _________
List signs and symptoms of LV wind due to Yang Rising, Excess Heat, Blood Deficiency
involuntary movement
Yang Rising - migraines, nominative aphasia, flashes, aura, smells, stroke, seizure, quivering tongue
Excess Heat - high fever, quivering tongue, febrile convulsions, extremely rapid wiry pulse, bright red dry tongue, thin yellow dry fure
Blood Deficiency - ticks, tremors, muscle twitch, Tourret’s syndrome, early stage Parkinson’s Disease, quivering tongue, pulse - very thin, wiry
tongue - pale, dry, thin, white coat, possible red sides
List signs and symptoms of GB Qi deficiency
difficulty making decision, severe anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, fatigue, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweat, indigestion, loose stool, diarrhea w/ eating fatty food, severe GB type insomnia
pulse - weak
tongue - pale & swollen
What is GB type insomnia?
trouble falling asleep, waking up during GB time 11pm-1am, restlessness, vivid dreams
Treatment principel for GB Qi deficiency is ______
Strengthen GB, Tonify Qi
Yin jaundice is characterized by ________ while Yang jaundice is characterized by ____________
severe SP Qi & Yang deficiency, pale yellow hands & feet, no yellow in sclera of eyes
deep yellowing of whole body including sclera of eyes
LV/GB damp heat is associated with _____ jaundice.
List signs and symptoms of LV/GB damp heat
Yang
bitter taste in mouth, nausea, vomiting, low grade fever, extremely poor appetite, strong thirst w/ limited desire for cold drink, heavy distending ribside/epigastrium, irritability, dark scanty turbid urine, strong odor, damp sores on external genitals, STD w/ red pussy lesions
pulse - slippery, rapid
tongue - red, wet w/ greasy yellow fur
Treatment principle for LV/GB damp heat is __________
clear heat, drain damp, soothe LV/GB
List signs and symptoms of GB phlegm fire
acute schizophrenia, severe mania, delusions, hallucinations, bright red face, severe temporal headache, sticky spontaneous sweat, strong thirst for cold, no real desire to drink, rage for no real reason, incoherent thought/speech, ribside distention, severe insomnia
tongue - bright red, wet, thick greasy yellow coat
pulse - slippery rapid
Treatment principle for GB phlegm fire is ________
clear heat, drain fire, transform phlegm, calm shen
