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1.
Overview and Causes|
A stroke
occurs when part of the brain is damaged because its blood supply
is disturbed. As a result, the physical or mental functions controlled
by the injured area are permanently damaged or sometimes may be
partially restored via alternate pathways. The disturbance may be
from one of three types of vascular disorders: cerebral thrombosis
(clotting within a blood vessel), cerebral embolism (blockage of
a vessel by an embolus which could be a blood clot, fat or air),
or cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain). |
2. Symptoms|
(a)
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially
on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, difficulty in talking
and forming understandable sentences. Sudden trouble with vision
in one or both eyes, difficulty in walking, dizziness, or loss of
balance or coordination and sudden severe headache with no known
cause.
(b) The disease is more common in middle-aged and old people. (c) Computed tomography (CT) scanning is the preferred diagnostic technique for acute stroke, it is helpful in the determination of location and extent of cerebral necrosis (tissue death). Another imaging device used for stroke patients is the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. MRI uses magnetic fields to detect subtle changes in brain tissue content. There are three forms of stroke: - A cerebral thrombosis, can happen when an artery that supplies blood to the brain is narrowed, usually from atherosclerosis (degenerative disease of the arteries). A plaque, or large deposit of cholesterol, at the narrowed and roughened portion of the artery may break open and make a place where the blood can coagulate and form a thrombus, or clot. This thrombus may grow until it partially or completely blocks the artery. - A cerebral embolism is also a blockage, but it is caused by an embolus, which is a clump of material in the bloodstream. The embolus may be a bit of debris from a section of an artery where atherosclerosis has occurred, or a small clot from a diseased heart. It is carried in the bloodstream until it becomes wedged in a place where it obstructs the crucial flow of blood that goes to an area of the brain. In some cases where injury has occurred fat or air may enter damaged arteries and pass through the bloodstream to cerebral vessels, causing a stroke. - A cerebral hemorrhage, the artery is not blocked; it bursts or leaks. Blood spreads from the rupture into the surrounding brain tissue until the bleeding stops because blood pressure falls or because blood clots seal the leak. The initial effects of a hemorrhage may be more severe than those of a thrombosis or embolism, but the long-term effects of all three types of stroke depend on which part and how much of the brain is affected. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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During the acute stage of stroke, Chinese medicine plays only
a secondary role to Western medicine but during the later stage
of the disease, Chinese medicine plays a primary role. Acupuncture
in particular gives excellent results in the treatment of hemiplegia
(weakness in one half of the body) and facial paralysis. The time
factor, however, is very important: best results are obtained if
treatment is given within one month of the attack. More than six
months after its occurrence treatment becomes increasingly difficult. |
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on the Nervous System Function, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them. (b) Medicated diet 1) Tall Gastrodia Tuber (Tianma) 9g, (wrapped with a piece of gauze), Barbary Wolfberry Fruit (Gouqizi) 15g, Chinese Date (Dazao) 7 pieces, Ginseng 3g. Add water to them to cook until it boils, then simmer it with gentle heat for 50 minutes. Applied to those who suffer from hemiplegia with hepertension.
(c) Life style Acknowledgments:
We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
