Dizziness

Question 1

general description of DIzziness

Answer 1

Dizziness is a symptom characterized by vertigo and blurred vision. Mild dizziness may be relieved instantly closing the eyes, while in severe cases the patient may feel body movement with a rotating sensation like sitting in a sailing boat or moving car that makes the patient unable to stand steadily. It may accompanied by nausea, vomiting or sweating.

Question 2

Causes of Dizziness

Answer 2

1. hyperactivity of liver yang
2. deficiency of qi and blood
3. obstruction of phlegm and dampness

Question 3

Hyperactivity of Liver yang

Points
Manifestation
Tongue
Pulse
Tx Principle

Answer 3

GB20, LR2, BL18, GB43, BL23, KI3

Manifestations: Dizziness, distending pain in the head, tinnitus; irritability, flushed face, bitter taste in the mouth;

Tongue: red with thin yellow coating
Pulse: Wiry

Treatment principle: Calm the liver, subdue liver yang

Question 4

deficiency of qi and blood

Points
Manifestation
Tongue
Pulse
Tx Principle

Answer 4

GV20, ST36, CV6, SP6, BL20, SP10

Manifestations: Dizziness aggravated by overstrain, pale complexion, palpitation, insomnia, lusterless lips and nails, poor appetite, shortness of breath and unwillingness to speak

Tongue: pale tongue
Pulse: thready and weak pulse.

Treatment principle: strengthen the spleen and stomach, reinforce the qi and blood.

Question 5

obstruction of phlegm and dampness

Points
Manifestation
Tongue
Pulse
Tx Principle

Answer 5

CV12, PC6, ST40, SP9, ST8

Manifestations: Dizziness with heaviness of the head as if it were tightly bound; fullness in the chest, nausea

Tongue: thick and greasy coating.
Pulse: slippery

Treatment principle: Invigorate the spleen and resolve phlegm