orthopedics
Reversal of Severe Lumbar Disc Herniation
Reversal of Severe Lumbar Disc Herniation
Patient:Female, Adult
Occupation:Unknown
Diagnosis:Obstruction of Channels by Damp-Cold and Stasis.
1Condition & History
Chief Complaint: Inability to stand or sit due to severe hip and waist pain.
Diagnosed with Lumbar Disc Herniation in 2012. Bedridden for 3 months despite medication and physiotherapy.
TCM Signs (Four Examinations)
- Tongue:Purple spots on sides
- Pulse:Choppy (涩)
2Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis: Obstruction of Channels by Damp-Cold and Stasis.
Treatment Principle: Expel Dampness, Warm Channels, Unblock Collaterals.
Prescribed Method
Long-term external application.
Duration: 6 months to 1 year
3Outcome & Analysis
Pain alleviated in 2 weeks. Can walk nearby in 2 months. Fully independent movement in 6 months. No impact on life after 1 year.
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Chronic herniation requires patience. The plaster works by improving local microcirculation, aiding the absorption of inflammation around the nerve roots.
— Physician's Note