Liu Jinmin's experience in the syndrome differentiation and treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy based on the theory of"harmonizing shaoyang and regulating the pivot"
Drug-resistant epilepsy refers to a complex episodic disease that epilepsy patients cannot control even after receiving treatment with more than two antiepileptic drugs,and belongs to the category of"epilepsy syndrome"in traditional Chinese medicine.Professor Liu Jinmin believes that the unfavorable pivot of shaoyang is the core pathogenesis of drug-resistant epilepsy,which involves various factors such as qi stagnation,phlegm stasis,and deficiency of essence and blood.In terms of treatment,it is advocated to start from the perspective of"harmonizing shaoyang and regulating the pivoto,and to integrate the methods of"opening and closing the pivot,unblocking the triple burner,and tonifying deficiency and supporting the healthy energy"throughout the entire process of prescription and medication.Chaihu Decoction is well used,and wind medicine,insect medicine,and tonics are preferred,resulting in significant clinical efficacy.This article summarizes Professor Liu's theoretical ideas and treatment strategies for drug-resistant epilepsy,and provides one case study for explanation,in order to provide new perspectives and practical guidance for the prevention and treatment of this disease.
Drug-resistant epilepsyEpilepsy syndromeHarmonizing shaoyang and regulating the pivotExperience of famous doctorLiu Jinmin