Patient's question:
Good weight loss, illness occurred for 8 years approximately. About the previous treatment and effect: In early 2008, oral vitamin E and intramuscular adenosine triphosphate were administered. What kind of assistance was provided: Hello, how should the treatment be carried out in the future? Thank you...Doctor's answer:
17-year-old anesthetized creatine triphosphate is effective for muscular dystrophy with poor diet and low weight. Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation and treatment rescue through oral Chinese medicine and external rehabilitation exercises.1. Lung heat injuring fluids: The lung governs the skin and hair, and controls the opening and closing. Warm pathogens first attack the lung, causing lung heat and dryness of the leaves, insufficient fluids, abnormal blood and Qi circulation, and malnutrition of the limbs and body, leading to atrophy. Symptoms mainly include weak limbs, muscle atrophy, deformed limbs, dry or hot skin, dry cough without phlegm, short and dark urine with heat and pain. Treatment principle: Clear the lung, moisturize dryness, invigorate Qi, and nourish Yin.
2. Damp-heat invasion: Damp-heat pathogens damage the spleen and stomach, impairing their function of transportation and transformation. Dampness arises internally, penetrates the sinews and meridians, obstructs the pathways, disrupts blood and Qi circulation and nourishment, causing the sinews and muscles to relax and fail to contract, leading to atrophy. Symptoms include abnormal sensations in the limbs, soft and weak limbs, bent limbs, and unclean appearance. Numbness in the limbs, dark and painful urination. Treatment principle: Clear heat, expel dampness, dry dampness, and cool blood.
3. Spleen and stomach deficiency: The spleen is the root of postnatal health and the source of Qi and blood, governing the transportation of food and drink, controlling blood, and dominating muscles and limbs. Spleen and stomach deficiency impairs transportation, insufficient Qi and blood as the source, leading to malnutrition of muscles and atrophy. Clinical manifestations include weak limbs, emaciated muscles, fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, and pale, dull complexion. Treatment principle: Strengthen the spleen, generate blood, invigorate Qi, and nourish muscles.
4. Liver and kidney deficiency: The liver stores blood and governs sinews, while the kidney stores essence and governs bones. Liver and kidney deficiency leads to insufficient essence and blood, causing malnutrition of sinews and bones, leading to atrophy. Symptoms include weak lower limbs, inability to stand for long, sore lower back and spine. Unilateral or bilateral sensory impairment or loss of pain sensation. Also includes dizziness, blurred vision,,, or irregular menstruation. Treatment principle: Tonify the liver and kidney, nourish Yin, and clear heat.
5. Blood deficiency and blood stasis: Blood deficiency leads to malnutrition of the limbs, while blood stasis obstructs meridians, leading to atrophy. Symptoms include weak limbs, numbness in limbs, pale complexion or purple lips. Treatment principle: Nourish blood, activate blood circulation, remove stasis, and unblock meridians.
Western medical treatment primarily uses anticholinesterase drugs and immunosuppressants.
1. Anticholinesterase drugs include neostigmine, pyridostigmine, and enzootin (also known as edrophonium). Side effects include dilated pupils, excessive saliva, sweating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which can be counteracted by taking atropine simultaneously.
2. Immunosuppressants mainly include corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide.
3. Surgical therapy is suitable for thymoma patients.