Traumatic hydrathrosis refers that joint fluid effusion becomes abnormally increased after traumatic injury. Writer applies Wu Ling San to treat traumatic hydrathrosis and gets good effect.
Modification: 1. dampness ( increased effusion ): symptoms with heavy sensation on the body, even epigastric distension, white and sticky tongue coating, deep and slow pulse. We add Da Fu Pi, Yi Yi Ren, Che Qian Zi, Ban Xia to tonify spleen and eliminate dampness, increase dosage of Da Fu Ling to 60g. 2. Cold: symptoms with cold and pain, swollen and distension in the joints, pale tongue with white coating, deep and slow pulse. We add Gan Jiang, Fu Zi, Rou Gui, Zhi Qiao and Mu Xiang to warm up yang and promote qi circulation. 3. increased fluid effusion: combined with Western Medicine for prolonged case. 4. after absorption of fluid: when fluid is totally absorbed and there is no fluid effusion, we give Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan 10 to 20 pills to strengthen kidney qi.
Key Words: Wu Ling San, Chinese herbs, traumatic hydrathrosis
Writer: Zhiru Zhang
The People’s Hospital in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province (037400)
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