Spleen edema is one of the five internal organ edema diseases. It is a disease of edema caused by spleen yang deficiency and the loss of the spleen's function to transform dampness. Its basic symptoms are described in the 'Su Wen·Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun' as 'All edema and fullness are attributed to the spleen.' In 'Jin Gui Yao Lue·Shui Qi Bing Mai Zheng Bing Zhi': 'Spleen edema is characterized by a large abdomen, heavy limbs, lack of moisture, and difficulty in urination. It often accompanies symptoms such as poor appetite and yellowish complexion, with a soft pulse.
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Spleen edema
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1. What are the causes of spleen edema
2. What complications can spleen edema easily lead to
3. What are the typical symptoms of spleen edema
4. How to prevent spleen edema
5. What kind of laboratory tests should be done for spleen edema
6. Diet taboo for patients with spleen edema
7. Routine methods of Western medicine for treating spleen edema
1. What are the causes of spleen water
Spleen water is one of the five internal organ edema diseases. Spleen water is caused by chronic changes in the gastrointestinal, liver, and gallbladder, leading to spleen deficiency and insufficient营气, internal accumulation of dampness, and edema, abdominal distension, and fatigue as the main manifestations of edema diseases.
2. What complications can spleen water lead to
Spleen water is a disease caused by spleen Yang deficiency and the spleen losing the function of transporting dampness, with an enlarged abdomen, heavy limbs, failure of fluid production, but with less Qi, difficult urination. The most common complications of this disease include ascites and pleural effusion, so it is recommended that patients should seek medical attention in a timely manner.
3. What are the typical symptoms of spleen water
Spleen water mainly presents with edema,呈凹陷性水肿,often changes with body position, with facial swelling as prominent after lying down, and lower limb swelling as the main symptom during the day. Severe cases may present with ascites and pleural effusion, and oliguria. Most patients have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal distension, fatigue, dizziness, pallor, loose stools, etc.
4. How to prevent spleen water
Spleen water is a swelling disease caused by spleen Yang deficiency and the spleen losing the function of transporting dampness. Therefore, the focus of its prevention is mainly to maintain the body and regulate the spleen. It is recommended that everyone should pay attention to regular physical exercise and strengthen their physique in daily life, so as to fundamentally reduce the occurrence of diseases.
5. What laboratory tests need to be done for spleen water
In addition to routine Chinese medicine examination methods for spleen water patients, auxiliary examinations such as blood pressure, abdominal percussion, abdominal palpation, abdominal auscultation, abdominal flat film, and abdominal tomography can be performed to confirm the diagnosis of the disease.
6. Dietary taboos for spleen water patients
Patients with spleen water have no special dietary requirements, generally normal diet is enough. Pay attention to a rich diet, balanced nutrition. Ensure the need for calories, proteins, and vitamins required for normal human metabolism. Increase the intake of vegetables and fruits appropriately. In terms of health care, pay attention to relaxing the mind, building confidence, maintaining a good attitude, and actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment.
7. Conventional methods of Western medicine for treating spleen water
Patients with spleen water can be treated with Mahuang Jia Shu Decoction. The composition of the prescription includes Mahuang three liang, Guizhi two liang, Xingren seventy, Gancao one liang (roasted), Baizhu four liang. The above five flavors, with water nine sheng, first boil Mahuang, reduce two sheng, remove the foam on top, add all the drugs, boil two and a half sheng, remove the dregs, take warm eight ge, cover to take a slight sweat. If no sweat, take it again after stopping the sweat.
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