Cirrhosis of the liver Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment

Liver cirrhosis is categorized as bulging and distention in Chinese medicine, and the common types of evidence include qi stagnation and dampness obstruction, water-dampness trapping the spleen, water-heat accumulation, stasis and water retention (stagnation of stagnant blood and accumulation of water and water evils), yang-deficiency and yin-deficiency and water-stopping (abnormal retention of water in the body caused by yin-deficiency and deficiency of yin-liquid) evidence. Qi stagnation and dampness obstruction syndrome is characterized by abdominal distension, pain in the abdomen and ribs, reduction of diet, and worsening of abdominal distension after eating, etc. The treatment is based on dredging the liver and regulating the stagnation of liver qi, transporting the spleen and inducing dampness, and can be treated by the addition of Chai Hu Shuo Liver Essence. Water-dampness trapped in the spleen syndrome is characterized by abdominal distension, swelling of the lower limbs, fatigue, etc. Treatment is based on the principle of strengthening the spleen and promoting the movement of water, which can be treated with Solid Spleen Drink. Water-heat stagnation syndrome is characterized by abdominal distension, yellowish skin, short and reddish urine (small amount of urine, dark yellow in color), etc. Treatment should be based on clearing heat and eliminating dampness (removing heat and dampness in the body) and expelling water, and can be treated with Artemisia Inophyllata Soup. Stagnation and retention of water (stagnation of blood and stagnation of water) is characterized by abdominal distension, dark complexion and dry mouth, etc. Treatment is based on activating blood circulation and removing stagnation of blood (promoting blood circulation and eliminating stagnation of blood in the body), and promoting qi circulation and inducing diuresis (promoting the circulation of gases to promote the circulation of water), and can be treated by regulating the camping drink. Yang deficiency and water exuberance syndrome is characterized by abdominal distension, dullness (lack of appetite, reduced food intake), cold and swollen limbs, etc. Treatment is based on warming and tonifying the spleen and kidneys, which can be treated with Jisheng Kidney Qi Pills. Yin deficiency syndrome is characterized by abdominal distension, heartburn and insomnia, and short urine, etc. The treatment is mainly to nourish Yin and promote water retention, and can be treated with Liufei Di Huang Wan. Adverse effects and contraindications of the above drugs are not clear. If there is a need for medication, it is recommended that it be used under the guidance of a professional physician, and not blindly self-medication.