Week 9: Acute Mastitis, Breast Cancer, Swelling and Ulcer: Boil, Carbuncle, Digital Gangrene. Flashcards
What is the TCM pathogenesis of Tinea?
The pathogenesis involves the invasion of pathogenic factors leading to skin lesions.
Which acupuncture points are commonly used to treat Tinea?
Common points include LI4, SP10, and ST36.
Describe the treatment principle for Tinea according to TCM.
The treatment principle is to eliminate pathogenic factors and nourish the skin.
What symptoms differentiate Wind-Heat type Tinea from Wind-Cold type Tinea?
Wind-Heat type Tinea presents with redness and itching, while Wind-Cold type shows pale lesions and less itching.
Why is blood activation important in treating chronic Tinea?
Blood activation helps to nourish the skin and improve circulation.
What TCM syndrome presents with pale skin lesions aggravated by cold?
The syndrome is known as Cold-Dampness.
List two key acupuncture points used to expel wind-cold in Urticaria.
- LI4
- GB20
Describe the tongue and pulse seen in Wind-Heat Urticaria.
The tongue is red with a yellow coating and the pulse is rapid.
How would you differentiate Urticaria due to Blood Heat from Blood Stasis?
Blood Heat shows red lesions and fever, while Blood Stasis presents with dark lesions and pain.
Explain why harmonizing Chong and Ren channels is important in menstruation-related Urticaria.
Harmonizing these channels regulates menstrual flow and alleviates symptoms.
Which auxiliary points would you use to treat Urticaria caused by Qi and Blood Deficiency?
- SP6
- ST36
Describe symptoms of Urticaria arising from Excess Heat in the Stomach and Large Intestine.
Symptoms include red, itchy lesions and digestive issues.
What would be your acupuncture approach for treating recurrent Urticaria aggravated by tiredness?
Focus on points that tonify Qi and nourish Blood.
Why is SP10 significant in the treatment of Blood Stasis Urticaria?
SP10 invigorates Blood and alleviates stasis, promoting healing.
Describe the clinical manifestations of Urticaria due to Empty Cold in the Spleen and Stomach.
Manifestations include pale lesions, cold sensitivity, and digestive discomfort.
What are the primary treatment principles in acute-onset Vitiligo?
The principles focus on nourishing Blood and clearing Heat.
Which acupuncture points are effective for clearing blood heat in Vitiligo?
- SP10
- LI11
How does chronic Vitiligo associated with Liver and Kidney deficiency manifest clinically?
It presents with depigmented patches and signs of fatigue.
Why might you select KD3 and KD6 in the treatment of chronic Vitiligo?
These points nourish Yin and support Kidney function.
Explain the role of blood nourishment in chronic Vitiligo treatment.
Blood nourishment promotes skin health and restores pigmentation.
Describe tongue and pulse findings associated with Liver and Kidney deficiency Vitiligo.
The tongue is pale with a thin coating and the pulse is weak.
According to TCM, what pathogenic factor is primarily involved in the formation of warts?
The primary factor is Damp-Heat.
Describe the traditional prognosis for warts as described in classical texts.
Warts are often seen as benign but may recur if not treated.
What acupuncture points could you select to treat warts appearing on the hands or feet?
- LI4
- PC8
Why might activating Qi and blood be beneficial for treating chronic or recurrent warts?
Activating Qi and blood helps to eliminate the pathogenic factors.
How does TCM generally view the pathogenesis of tumours?
Tumours are viewed as a result of Qi stagnation and Blood stasis.
Explain why blood stasis is commonly associated with tumours in TCM theory.
Blood stasis obstructs the flow of Qi, leading to growths.
Provide two acupuncture points useful for addressing blood stasis in tumour treatment.
- SP6
- LV3
What is the TCM differentiation for breast lumps linked to Liver Qi stagnation?
Breast lumps are usually associated with tenderness and distension.
List key acupuncture points useful in managing breast lumps according to TCM principles.
- LV3
- PC6
