Essentials of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine in the Diagnosis of Digestive Diseases Throughout History

Author: Guo Jianchun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically introduces the essential knowledge of ancient and modern Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases. The general part includes the scope and concepts of TCM digestive diseases, etiology and pathogenesis of digestive diseases, common symptoms, common treatment methods, key points of syndrome differentiation, commonly used prescriptions, and nursing care for TCM digestive system diseases. In the specific part, it provides detailed introductions to common diseases such as chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, functional constipation, ulcerative colitis, viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, and acute pancreatitis. It elaborates on the overview, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and auxiliary examinations, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, TCM treatment, selected effective prescriptions from ancient and modern times, essence of medical theories from renowned experts, selected case studies, prevention and nursing care, and an overview of modern research for these diseases. The content of the book is comprehensive, with a unique narrative approach, capable of inspiring ideas and broadening horizons. It is suitable for reference and reading by TCM and Western medicine specialists at all levels, as well as faculty and students of medical colleges.