Practical TCM Gastroenterology

Author: Zhou Xuewen Shan Zhao Wei Li Qian Gou
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts. The Basic Part systematically elaborates on the fundamental theories and knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gastroenterology, such as the anatomy and physiological functions of the digestive system, etiology and pathogenesis characteristics, common symptoms, common treatment methods, commonly used Chinese herbs, and care. It also briefly summarizes recent progress and research directions in this system of diseases. The Clinical Part provides in-depth discussions on 54 common diseases of this system. For each disease, it covers nine major aspects: overview, etiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, syndrome characteristics, emergency management, treatment, nursing and rehabilitation, prevention, and modern research. Among these, the treatment section primarily focuses on TCM, combining syndrome differentiation and disease differentiation, as well as the experiences of renowned experts and empirical formulas. It also appropriately introduces Western medical treatments to meet the needs of clinicians. The Clinical Part also strives to adopt advanced standards in syndrome specification and efficacy evaluation criteria. The Appendix, based on the needs of clinicians, includes commonly used formulas, traditional Chinese medicine preparations, diagnostic techniques, and normal reference values for laboratory tests in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases.