An analysis of syndrome differentiation thought of type 2 diabetes mellitus based on the theory of spleen and stomach pivot
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a relatively prevalent metabolic disorder,and its incidence has been increasing year by year.Based on contemporary research and clinical treatment ideas of numerous medical professionals,it is found that spleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndrome of type 2 diabetes mellitus is commonly encountered in clinical practice.Weak spleen Qi(气)leads to gasification disorders,internal water and dampness accumulation,and Qi movement imbalances.Long-term accumulation of humidity leads to phlegm generation,the interaction between phlegm stagnant Qi leads to this disease.In view of the spleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndrome,different doctors employ diverse treatment methods,the majority of doctors emphasize strengthening spleen and eliminating phlegm,and have obtained positive outcomes.Through a large number of literature studies,it is found that the oversight of the role of unfavorable Qi movement of spleen and stomach in the development of this disease is also common in modem treatment.Investigations into the theory of spleen and stomach reveal that an unfavorable pivot of spleen and stomach is a significant factor contributing to the onset of this disease.On the one hand,the unfavorable pivot of the spleen and stomach can lead to the failure of spleen to dissipate essence,the absorption and utilization of fine substances such as blood glucose,leading to type 2 diabetes mellitus;on the other hand,it can lead to the imbalance of Qi movement of the remaining viscera,the imbalance of Yin(阴)and Yang(阳),and the physiological dysfunction of five Zang organs(五脏),aggravating the condition of type 2 diabetes mellitus.In the treatment,in addition to the symptomatic treatment for the basic pathogenesis,it is also necessary to pay attention to the normal operation of the spleen and stomach Qi movement,which has the same important significance for the prevention and treatment of this disease.For the treatment of deficiency,phlegm and adverse Qi movement,based on the study on the five methods of regulating pivot of the spleen and stomach pivot theory,efforts have been directed towards restoring the spleen and stomach Qi movement,and achieved a certain effect in clinical practice.Based on the spleen and stomach pivot theory,this paper explores the crucial role of ascending and descending of Qi movement in the progression of spleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndrome of type 2 diabetes mellitus,aiming at presenting an innovative approach for diagnosis and treatment ideas for the clinical goal of reducing and maintaining blood glucose.
Type 2 diabetes mellitusSpleen deficiency and phlegm-dampness syndromeSpleen and stomach pivotAscending and descending of Qi movementTheoretical analysis