Patient's question:
After cesarean section, my blood pressure has been consistently high, accompanied by dizziness and blurred vision. My menstrual periods are also heavy, and I suffer from severe menstrual cramps. I often have nightmares during naps and experience neurasthenia, lower back pain, and overall weakness.Previous Treatment and Effects:
Medication did not significantly lower my blood pressure, mainly because my diastolic pressure remains around 100 mmHg. I feel dizzy and unreliable. I have watched several programs that claim my symptoms are caused by qi and blood deficiency. They suggest that taking Siwu Decoction can help treat this condition. Is it suitable for my situation?
Doctor's answer:
Western medicine refers to high blood pressure as a condition falling within the of headaches and dizziness in traditional Chinese medicine. The main causes include qi and blood deficiency, insufficiency of the liver and kidneys, hyperactivity of liver yang, and phlegm turbidity and blood clots. The disease locus is in the liver and kidneys. Postpartum women who lose excessive blood deplete qi, unable to nourish the liver and kidneys, leading to yin deficiency in the liver and kidneys, hyperactivity of liver yang, which can cause dizziness and headaches. Insufficient qi and blood cannot nourish the mind, resulting in insomnia and frequent dreams. Externally, it cannot nourish the skin, causing lackluster complexion, general fatigue, lower back and back pain. If qi fails to hold blood, it can lead to excessive menstrual flow with pale color and even blood clots. Siwu Decoction, a basic herbal combination, primarily includes prepared rehmannia, poria, ligusticum, and white peony root. Its function is to replenish qi and nourish blood. It is suitable for conditions caused by qi and blood deficiency, such as excessive menstrual flow, lackluster complexion, dizziness and fatigue, and weak, large, and feeble pulse.