Patient's question:
My loved one is 34 years old and has developed a vestibular nervous system disorder due to fatigue. MRI did not reveal any abnormalities in the brain, but the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are severe. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Polyneuropathy and neurosis are a group of symptoms caused by long-term mental tension, excessive psychological stress, and emotional distress or mental stimulation. The main symptoms include emotional instability, irritability, anxiety, discomfort when watching TV, even physical unease when hearing others speak, palpitations, irritability, tension, fear, hypersensitivity, suspicion, feeling wronged and crying easily, pessimism, lack of joy, reluctance to socialize, disinterest in anything, unhappiness about everything, suppression, distress, and even a sense of meaninglessness in life. Sleep difficulties, shallow sleep, early awakening, frequent dreams, fatigue, poor memory, difficulty concentrating, and slow reactions are also common.Polyneuropathy can also lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, such as loss of appetite, tasteless food intake, bloating, nausea, belching, heartburn, chest tightness, shortness of breath, frequent sighing, throat obstruction, difficulty swallowing, headaches, dizziness, head tightness, dullness, heavy pressure, dizziness, numbness, eye tightness, dryness, blurred vision, discomfort in the face and limbs, tightness and heaviness in the neck and back, stiffness and discomfort all over the body, numbness in the limbs, heat in the palms and soles, feverish skin but normal body temperature, intermittent fever and sweating, or wandering pain and abnormal sensations.
Patients with polyneuropathy often primarily experience subjective symptoms. Despite multiple examinations, the results are often normal, with no specific disease identified. Clinically, these symptoms are often mistaken for mental illness, insufficient brain blood supply, heart disease, or gastrointestinal disorders, leading to treatments with poor or no efficacy. In reality, these symptoms are closely related to polyneuropathy. If you have the above symptoms and they persist despite treatment, you may consider regulating your autonomic nervous system, which can quickly alleviate the symptoms.
Additionally, I recommend adopting a Chinese medicine approach based on syndrome differentiation and treatment to regulate qi and blood, adjust the functions of the body's internal organs, and use methods such as calming the mind, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and draining the liver, and promoting blood circulation to clear stasis. This can help you sleep better. Second, tailor emotional regulation to the patient's specific condition. Third, provide psychological counseling. Combining these three methods yields more significant therapeutic effects. If you need detailed information about your condition and assistance, please feel free to contact us directly.