DeDe Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory condition caused by the pancreas’s digestive enzymes digesting the pancreas itself; it is one of the more common conditions among acute abdominal emergencies. It most frequently occurs in young and middle-aged adults aged 20 to 50, with a slightly higher incidence in women than in men. The exact cause … Read more
Biliary tract infections and cholelithiasis are collective terms for acute and chronic inflammation and calculous lesions of the biliary tract system. The incidence is higher in China’s coastal regions and some southern provinces, making them common and prevalent diseases that pose a threat to public health. A biliary tract infection refers to a bacterial infection … Read more
Diabetes is a common metabolic and endocrine disorder. Its primary pathological change is an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin secretion, leading to imbalances in glucose, electrolyte, and acid-base levels. This disease can be classified into many types based on age of onset, clinical manifestations, and the patient’s insulin requirements. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this … Read more
Acute pancreatitis is an acute abdominal condition caused by the pancreas’s digestive enzymes digesting the pancreas itself. In China, biliary tract diseases are the primary cause; internationally, alcohol intoxication is the leading cause. It falls under the categories of “Jiexiong,” “Abdominal Pain,” and “Spleen-Heart Pain” in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Etiology Modern Medicine: Obstruction of the … Read more
Biliary tract infections and cholelithiasis are collective terms for acute and chronic inflammation and calculous lesions of the biliary tract system. Infection and gallstones are interrelated; 80–90% of cases of gallstone obstruction are complicated by infection. Common pathogenic bacteria include Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and anaerobic bacteria. Factors Contributing to Gallstone Formation 1. Dietary Factors: … Read more
Brain injury, also known as traumatic brain injury, can be classified into two types: open traumatic brain injury and closed traumatic brain injury. Open traumatic brain injury is typically caused by direct impact to the head from sharp objects such as knives, bullets, or shrapnel, and is accompanied by skull fractures; closed traumatic brain injury, … Read more
“Bi” refers to obstruction and blockage. Bi syndrome is a general term for a class of diseases in which the muscles, skin, and meridians are invaded by external pathogenic factors, leading to obstruction of qi and blood, and resulting in pain, soreness, numbness, and difficulty in flexing and extending the tendons, bones, joints, and muscles. … Read more
Constipation is not a standalone disease, but rather a group of symptoms. It refers to hard, dry stools and difficulty passing them. Abnormal gastrointestinal motility causes feces to remain in the intestines for too long, leading to excessive water absorption and resulting in hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass. I. Causes of Constipation … Read more
Tinnitus refers to a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the sounds of tinnitus are described as resembling the chirping of cicadas, the tolling of bells, or the sound of the wind, among others. Tinnitus is one of the symptoms of various ear disorders; it can also occur as a … Read more
Insomnia, also referred to in ancient texts as “bu-mei,” “bu-de-mei,” or “bu-de-wo,” refers to the inability to achieve normal sleep. Mild cases involve difficulty falling asleep or waking frequently during the night, while severe cases may result in being unable to sleep at all throughout the night. Insomnia is often accompanied by symptoms such as … Read more
