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1.
Overview and Causes|
Acute nephritis
is an inflammation of the glomeruli (the main functioning units
of the kidney which comprise of tissues and blood vessels). It occurs
most often after an infectious disease but sometimes it can be caused
by other diseases or it can be a primary kidney disorder. It occurs
mostly in children, but is predominant in males. Most patients can
recover completely but a few cases may progress to chronic nephritis.
This disease pertains to the category of "feng shui"(wind edema)
in Traditional Chinese Medicine. |
2. Symptoms|
(a)
Recent streptococcal (sore throat,tonsillitis,ear infections) diseases
or viral illness
(b) Cola-or tea-colored urine (c) Hypertension (high blood presuure) (d) Fluid retention (swelling of body parts, especially of the face and areas around eyes) (e) Protein and red blood cells in the urine (f) Mild anemia (g) Headaches (h) Blurred vision (i) Generalized aches and pains (j) Oliguria (scanty urine) Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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Traditional Chinese medicine can help to control some symptoms,
such as edema (swelling).. |
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 Those who indicate the symptoms of obvious general swelling and gradual reduction of the amount of urine should eat things which are good at inducing water loss from the body, such as radishes, waxgourds, towel gourds, red phaseolus beans, black soybeans, crucian carp, bamboo shoots, watermelon and so on. Those in whose urine there are red blood cells proved by uroscopy should eat things that can arrest bleeding, such as shepherd's purse, eggplant, shelled peanuts, cogongrass rhizome, lotus root with knots and so on. Those who suffer from nephritis accompanied with hypertension should often eat food that can bring down blood pressure, such as jellyfish, celery, spinach, tomato, Jew's ear, fresh corn, water chestnuts and the like. (c) Life style When there is edema, patients should stay in bed to have a good amount of rest, prevent catching any colds, try not to drink too much water, and not eat salted food. Return to Top 6.
Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".
Acknowledgments:
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5. Healing by
Other Therapies
