DeDe Vertigo is a collective term for two symptoms: “xuan” and “yun.” “Xuan” refers to dizziness, blurred vision, and a sensation of confusion or disorientation; “yun” refers to lightheadedness, which is a sensation of the head spinning or moving unsteadily, similar to the sensation of riding in a car or on a boat. These two symptoms … Read more
What is a stroke? A stroke, also known as a “cerebral infarction,” is a condition characterized by sudden onset of facial asymmetry, slurred speech, hemiplegia, or loss of consciousness. In modern medicine, the term “stroke” generally encompasses conditions such as cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral vasospasm, and facial nerve palsy. Patients may experience … Read more
Obesity is a well-known condition. It is often directly or indirectly associated with many diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerotic heart disease, fatty liver, and gallstones, and it also poses a risk of sudden death. Obesity results from changes in the body’s biochemical and physiological functions, leading to excessive accumulation of adipose tissue. In the … Read more
Chronic gastritis refers to various chronic inflammatory lesions of the gastric mucosa caused by different factors. It is a common condition that predominantly affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, with its incidence increasing with age. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this condition falls under the categories of “epigastric pain” and “fullness.” I. Etiology and Pathogenesis of Chronic … Read more
Peptic ulcers are so named because their formation and progression are related to the digestive action of gastric acid and pepsin; since the vast majority of cases (more than 95%) occur in the stomach and duodenum, they are also referred to as gastric and duodenal ulcers. This condition is a common and prevalent disease found … Read more
What is coronary heart disease? Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, commonly referred to as “coronary heart disease,” refers to a condition in which the coronary arteries surrounding the heart become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis, leading to myocardial ischemia and hypoxia. Clinical manifestations primarily include angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, heart failure, and cardiac enlargement. … Read more
What are palpitations? Palpitations are a subjective symptom characterized by abnormal heartbeats or a sensation of restlessness in the chest—and in severe cases, a loss of control over the heartbeat—that occurs when the heart is subjected to strenuous physical activity, emotional excitement, or the effects of disease. They are commonly known as “heart fluttering.” Here, … Read more
When a person’s plasma lipid concentration exceeds the upper limit of normal, it is referred to as hyperlipidemia; when plasma lipoprotein levels exceed the upper limit of normal, it is referred to as hyperlipoproteinemia. Since most lipids are transported throughout the body bound to plasma proteins, hyperlipidemia is often reflected as hyperlipoproteinemia. I. Normal Blood … Read more
Hypertension is a common condition among middle-aged and elderly people. Once established, hypertension is a chronic disease that is difficult to cure and can lead to secondary changes in many organs, particularly the heart, brain, and kidneys. I. Definition of Hypertension Hypertension refers to clinically elevated systolic or diastolic blood pressure. Mainland China adopts the … Read more
Asthma is commonly known as “hoarseness disease.” “Xiao” refers to wheezing sounds in the throat, while “chuan” refers to difficult and rapid breathing; the combination of the two is called “asthma.” Other terms include “sugar asthma,” “salt asthma,” “fish and shrimp asthma,” “cold asthma,” and “heat asthma.” This condition is characterized by recurrent episodes. It … Read more
