wk13 - insomnia

Question 1

A patient who can’t fall asleep could have what possible pathologies?

Answer 1

· HT Blood Vacuity - failure of nourishment; HT not housing Shen
· SP Qi Vacuity - these patients worry

Question 2

A patient who can’t stay asleep could have what possible pathologies?

Answer 2

· LV Blood Vacuity

· HT Heat

Question 3

A patient who has vivid dreams, can’t stay asleep, and wakes up feeling exhausted most likely has what?

Answer 3

HT Heat - their Shen is disturbed

Question 4

A patient who tosses & turns, can’t stay asleep, and can’t get a full night’s sleep most likely has what?

Answer 4

LV Blood Vacuity - LV not housing Hun