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1.
Overview and Causes|
Hepatocirrhosis
is also named cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a chronic disease due to degeneration,
necrosis and regeneration of the liver cells, proliferation of the
fibrous tissue, and distortion and cirrhosis of the liver. Its main
clinical manifestations are a series of symptoms and signs resulting
from hypofunction of the liver and portal hypertension. |
2. Symptoms|
1.
Compensatory Phase: fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal
fullness and other symptoms of digestive tract. Slight edema and
bleeding tendency may be present due to reduced liver function.
The findings of physical examination are mild hepatomegaly with
slight hardness, splenomegal, spider nevi and liver palms.
2. Decompensatory Phase: (1) Portal hypertension syndrome: Splenomegaly with hypersplenism, esophageal and gastric fundal venous varices which may result in hemorrhage of the upper digestive tract. (2) Impaired liver function syndrome: Fatigue and symptoms of the digestive tract are aggravated, low fever, jaundice, edema and ascites are often present. Patients may have eminent bleeding tendency , darkish complexion and endocrine disorder. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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Hepatocirrhosis is successfully treated by TCM’s treatment
approach, it is more effective than other kind of treatments. A
treatment cycle should be longer than six months. |
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 Digestive System, 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
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Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".
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5. Healing by
Other Therapies
