Acupuncture for Medical Conditions
Optic atrophy involves degeneration of optic nerve fibers, leading to vision decline and visual field narrowing. It is classified as primary or secondary, with causes including tabes dorsalis, nerve compression, toxins, and prior optic neuritis. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points around the eye, with needles retained for one hour. Early-stage patients may see partial or … Read more
Retinal periphlebitis is associated with tuberculosis-related hypersensitivity, leading to retinal vein inflammation, thrombosis, and vitreous hemorrhage. It commonly affects young men, causing floaters and sudden vision loss. Fundus examination reveals venous sheathing, tortuosity, and hemorrhages. Severe cases may develop proliferative retinopathy or retinal detachment. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points including Xinming 1 and 2, Jingming, … Read more
Optic neuritis is an acute or chronic vision loss condition with complex causes, including systemic factors like infections, poisoning, demyelinating diseases, and local factors such as sinusitis or ocular inflammation. It presents as either optic papillitis or retrobulbar optic neuritis, each with distinct symptoms and fundus changes. Acupuncture treatment targets specific points around the eye … Read more
Olfactory nerve disorder is a clinical condition characterized by anosmia, hyperosmia, parosmia, and phantosmia, resulting from olfactory nerve injury due to various causes. The causes of olfactory nerve disorders are numerous. The most common include common cold, allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis, aura of epilepsy, schizophrenia, hysteria, neurasthenia, and nasal polyps. Other causes include arhinencephaly, olfactory … Read more
1. Definition & Classification Optic atrophy refers to degenerative changes of optic nerve fibers triggered by multiple underlying etiologies. The hallmark manifestations are marked visual loss and constricted visual fields. Clinically, it is categorized into primary optic atrophy and secondary optic atrophy in line with international ophthalmic classification standards. 2. Diagnostic Criteria & Clinical Manifestations … Read more
1. Clinical Definition & Etiology Myopia is a common ametropia presenting with normal external ocular appearance, impaired distance vision and intact near vision. Classified under traditional East Asian medicine as near-sight disorder, this condition is primarily caused by axial elongation of the eyeball. The development of axial lengthening is closely linked to genetic predisposition, physical … Read more
Cerebral hemorrhage refers to bleeding within the brain parenchyma. Most hemorrhages occur in the cerebral hemispheres, while a minority arise in the pons and cerebellum. It is one of the most fatal cerebrovascular diseases with high mortality and disability rates. Unlike ischemic stroke, cerebral hemorrhage belongs to hemorrhagic stroke, characterized by acute intracranial hematoma formation, … Read more
Cerebral embolism is an acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease caused by circulating emboli occluding intracranial cerebral arteries, accounting for 15%–20% of all stroke cases. Similar to cerebral thrombosis, it belongs to the category of ischemic stroke, resulting in acute focal cerebral ischemia and neurological deficits. Classification & Etiology of Cerebral Embolism According to embolus origin, cerebral … Read more
Cerebral thrombosis is an acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease characterized by localized neurological dysfunction. It is caused by vascular thromboembolism leading to focal cerebral ischemia, hypoxia, and subsequent ischemic necrosis of brain tissue. As the most common type of ischemic stroke, cerebral thrombosis has a high incidence in middle-aged and elderly populations with cardiovascular risk factors. … Read more
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is a common acute cerebrovascular disorder. It presents as focal neurological dysfunction caused by temporary hypoperfusion in the carotid system, vertebrobasilar system, or both arterial territories. TIA is widely recognized as a critical warning sign for subsequent stroke. Etiological Factors Six major causes are acknowledged in modern clinical practice: 1. Microembolism … Read more