ZHANG Fengmei's Experience in Treating Retinal Vein Occlusion with"Phlegm-Dampness Constitution"
Retinal vein occlusion(RVO)is a condition where retinal vein thrombosis is caused by various factors,leading to impaired blood flow.It is characterized by the dilation and tortuosity of retinal veins,retinal hemorrhage,edema,and other symptoms,which can adversely affect a patient's vision and even lead to blindness.As one of the most common retinal vascular diseases,RVO primarily affects middle-aged and elderly individuals,with a high incidence and poor prognosis.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)categorizes RVO under the domains of"blood stasis"and"collateral damage leading to sudden blindness."TCM believes that factors such as Qi,fire,phlegm-dampness,and blood stasis are the main pathological factors contributing to the development of RVO.Guided by the theory of constitution,ZHANG Fengmei specializes in applying the"constitution differentiation-disease differentiation-syndrome differentiation"diagnostic and treatment model to address RVO.She believes that the occurrence of RVO is closely related to the phlegm-dampness constitution.This article begins with the"phlegm-dampness constitution"and summarizes ZHANG Fengmei's experience in treating RVO using methods aimed at resolving phlegm,eliminating dampness,and dispelling blood stasis.
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