Flaccidity Syndrome 痿证，Nei Zheng
Flaccidity Syndrome 痿证，Wei Zheng
Concept Flaccidity syndrome refers to some paralytic conditions,resulting in softness and weakness of the limbs,accompanied by muscular atrophy,or loss of motor functions,especially that of the lower limbs.It is also called"flaccid lame
Concept ◼ Flaccidity syndrome refers to some paralytic conditions,resulting in softness and weakness of the limbs,accompanied by muscular atrophy,or loss of motor functions,especially that of the lower limbs.It is also called”flaccid lame
Etiology and Pathogenesis ■ 1.Excessive Heat in the Lungs and Stomach 2.Retention of Damp Heat 3.Yin Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney
Etiology and Pathogenesis ◼ 1.Excessive Heat in the Lungs and Stomach ◼ 2.Retention of Damp Heat ◼ 3.Yin Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney
Differentiation Main manifestations: The main characteristics of flaccidity syndrome are looseness and atrophy of the muscles along with weakness of the limbs or paralysis.These symptoms can not be treated in a short time,so it pertains to a chronic disease and very difficult to cure
Differentiation ◼ Main manifestations: The main characteristics of flaccidity syndrome are looseness and atrophy of the muscles along with weakness of the limbs or paralysis.These symptoms can not be treated in a short time,so it pertains to a chronic disease and very difficult to cure
Accompanying Symptoms and Signs At the early stage,flaccidity syndrome results from excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, accompanying symptoms are fever,cough, restlessness,thirst,yellow and scanty urine and constipation.If retention of damp heat is the causative factor,accompanying symptoms include a heavy sensation of the body,soreness and weakness of the body,fever,profuse sweating,a full sensation in the chest and epigastric region,aversion to heat and preference for cold in the diseased area and cloudy urine
Accompanying Symptoms and Signs ◼ At the early stage,flaccidity syndrome results from excessive heat in the lungs and stomach, accompanying symptoms are fever,cough, restlessness, thirst,yellow and scanty urine and constipation.If retention of damp heat is the causative factor,accompanying symptoms include a heavy sensation of the body,soreness and weakness of the body,fever,profuse sweating,a full sensation in the chest and epigastric region,aversion to heat and preference for cold in the diseased area and cloudy urine