Patient Information:
- Name: Mrs. Yu
- Diagnosis: Stomach Cold and Qi Stagnation (post-thoracolumbar spinal cord space-occupying lesion surgery)
- Date of Birth (D.O.B): July 4, 1962
- Gender: Female
- Country: China
Treatment: Moxibustion + Acupuncture (Body & Abdomen)
Medical History:
Five days post-surgery, Mrs. Yu experienced stomach cold and qi stagnation symptoms.
Medical Condition Before TCM Treatment:
- Symptoms:
- Abdominal distension, nausea, dysphagia for 2 days
- Cold sensation in stomach region
- Post-surgical constipation refractory to Kaiselu & Domperidone for 2 days
- Poor sleep quality
- Thirst but normal urination
- Fatigue, pale face
- Tongue: Light purple with thick, slight greasy coating
- Pulse (Liver & Spleen): Wiry
TCM Treatment for Stomach Cold and Qi Stagnation:
Moxibustion + Acupuncture (Body & Abdomen)
Medical Condition After TCM Treatment:
- Symptoms improvement after treatment:
- Able to eat well and discharge stool on Day 1
- Complete relief of abdominal distension by Day 3
- Persistent fatigue with walking, stable thirst, unchanged sleep quality
- Tongue: Pale with white coating (Day unknown)
- Prescription: Seven packets of Chinese medicinal broth
Post-treatment Management:
Discharged for home rest; complete recovery.