Scrofula

|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

多见于瘰疬初期，肿块坚实，无明显全身症状。苔黄腻，脉弦滑

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • This is commonly seen in the early stage of nodular masses on the side of the neck or in the armpit.
  • The mass feels relatively hard on palpation, with a firm texture that is not easily flattened.
  • There are generally no significant systemic discomforts, and fever or fatigue are uncommon.
  • The tongue coating is yellow and greasy, and the tongue surface appears sticky and slimy.
  • The pulse is taut and slightly slippery; upon palpation, it feels tight yet smooth.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

疏肝理气，化痰散结

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • may help soothe the liver qi, promote the smooth flow of qi, and relieve discomfort such as distension in the chest and hypochondrium, emotional depression, or frequent sighing.
  • may help resolve phlegm turbidity and dissipate nodules, alleviating symptoms such as difficult expectoration, throat obstruction, or internal masses.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

核块逐渐增大，皮核相连，皮色转暗红。午后潮热，夜间盗汗。舌红，少苔，脉细数

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • The mass gradually enlarges, the subcutaneous nodules connect and coalesce, and the local skin color turns dark red.
  • There tends to be afternoon tidal fever, and sweating occurs during sleep at night.
  • The tongue is reddish with a scanty, thin coating.
  • The pulse is often thready and somewhat rapid.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

滋阴降火

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • may help nourish the body’s yin fluids, relieving discomfort such as dry mouth and throat, heat in the palms and soles, or overall body heat.
  • may help reduce internal deficiency fire, alleviating symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, night sweats, or facial flushing.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

疮口脓出清稀，夹有败絮样物，形体消瘦，精神倦怠，面色无华。舌淡质嫩，苔薄，脉细

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • The pus draining from the wound is relatively thin and watery, containing fragments that resemble rotten cotton fluff.
  • The person appears emaciated.
  • There is low energy and easy fatigability.
  • The complexion lacks luster.
  • The tongue is pale in color, with a tender and soft texture.
  • The tongue coating is relatively thin.
  • The pulse is thready.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

益气养血

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • may help supplement the body’s vital qi, relieving discomfort such as fatigue, shortness of breath, or easy tiredness.
  • may help nourish the blood, alleviating manifestations such as pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, or skin that appears poorly nourished.

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