Patient Information:
- Name: Mr. Xu
- Diagnosis: Meridian Obstruction due to Phlegm (post-intracranial cavernous hemangioma surgery)
- Date of Birth (D.O.B): August 13, 1975
- Gender: Male
- Country: China
Treatment: Body Acupuncture + Electrical Acupuncture
Medical History:
Mr. Xu, a 38-year-old male patient from China, developed meridian obstruction due to phlegm three days after surgery for intracranial cavernous hemangioma.
Medical Condition Before TCM Treatment:
- Symptoms:
- Weakness in right upper limb (grade one)
- Weak hand strength and grip
- Limited middle and ring finger movement (half-open)
- Able to stand and walk slowly over short distances, with slight upper body perspiration during walking
- Slow speech
- Tongue: Red and light purple, with thick white greasy coating
- Pulse:
- Wiry on the left side
- Smooth on the right side
TCM Treatment for Meridian Obstruction due to Phlegm:
Body acupuncture + electrical acupuncture
Medical Condition After TCM Treatment:
- Improved symptoms after one week of treatment:
- Right upper limb weakness significantly improved (grade four)
- Increased flexibility in right upper limb movements
- Post-treatment management:
- Prescribed one month's supply of Traditional Chinese Medicine to smooth meridians, activate flow, and dissipate phlegm
- Discharged and sent home to rest