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Theory III.

KD - UB

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KD is the lower source of water and controls the opening and closing of the ___________. Water Gate
Kidney yin and yang are the _______ of yin and yang of all the organs Root
When kidney yin or yang are vacuous, the corresponding aspect of any or all of the other _________ may be affected Organs
When yin and yang vacuity of the other organs reaches a certain degree, kidney _____ &_______ may be affected. Yin and yang
Name at least one aspect governed by the Kidney. Bone, water, reproduction, growth & development
The Kidney connects with the ________, engenders ________, and stores_________. Brain - Marrow - Essence
True or False: There are repletion patterns of the Kidney False
True or False: The Kidney yin is the root of all yin of the body True
Which three organs is the Kidney yin most closely related to? Heart - Liver - Lung
Vacuity & heat signs. Mild: dizziness, tinnitus, dry/sore throat, dry mouth, afternoon fever, low back pain, seminal emission, night sweats, 5 centers heat. Severe: Emaciation, loss of muscle mass. T: Red, peeled or geographic fur. P: Fine & Rapid Kidney Yin Vacuity
True or False: The Kidney yang is the root of all yang of the body True
Which three organs is the Kidney yang qi most closely related to? Spleen - Lung - Heart
Vacuity & cold. Pale complexion, lack of essence-spirit, aversion cold, cold in the extremities, dizzy, tinnitus, limpness in knees and lumbar. Spermatorrhea, impotence, steril, ir. menses, copious, clear urine, nocturia, oliguria, urinary block, edema. Kidney Yang Vacuity
Children: Retarded growth/development, short stature, dim intelligence/sluggishness, weak, soft bones, delayed closure of fontanel. Adults: Premature aging, loss of head hair. Kidney Essence Vacuity
What are the common etiologies for disease patterns of the KD? Inborn/Congenital - Enduring Illness - Lifestyle Excesses
Greater yin vacuity: dizzy, tinnitus, pain and limp lumbar, loosening of teeth, difficulty walking, dulling of essence-spirit, sluggish movement. Greater yang Vacuity: Heavy, deafness, weak in legs/lower back. Sterility in men & infertility in women Kidney Essence Vacuity
Frequent sweating, incontinence, premature/spontaneous ejaculation, nocturnal emission or enuresis, copious clear urine, dribbling, seminal efflux. Vaginal: profuse, thin, clear. Disrupted reproductive function, habitual miscarriage.Essence vacuity sign. Insecurity of Kidney Qi
Kidney Essence must transform into ____ to be able to impact other organs. Qi
The key symptom of insecurity of Kidney Qi is (excessive OR insufficient) discharge? Excessive discharge
What is the treatment principle for insecurity of Kidney Qi? Secure the Kidney and Astringe Essence
What is the treatment principle for KD essence vacuity? Supplement the Kidney yin and yang, boost marrow
Long-standing, chronic cough, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema. *Difficult inhalation (worse on exertion,) SOB, low voice, shallow weak respiration, spontaneous sweating, lassitude, aching lumbus & knees. TONGUE: Pale with white fur. PULSE: Deep, weak Kidney Failing to Absorb/Grasp Qi
If inhalation is worse on exertion, this is a sign of (deficiency OR excess)? Deficiency
Kidney yang vacuity signs. Puffy edema over the entire body and face, pitting edema, palpitations, possibly wheezing or gurgling phlegm, scanty urine. T: pale, swollen, glossy white fur. P: Deep, fine, slow Kidney Vacuity Water Flood
If kidney ______ is vacuous, there will either be: More opening (copious urination)OR Less opening (water retention / water flood) Yang
What is the treatment principle for Kidney Vacuity Water Flood? Warm yang and disinhibit water
Name at least one way that you can get damp heat in the UB. External contraction of damp heat evil - excess spicy, rich, sweet food - alcohol
UTI, frequent, painful, urgent urination, scanty dark urine w/ a burning sensation, possible fever, low back pain, blood in the urine, possible urinary stones. TONGUE: Red with greasy, yellow fur. PULSE: Rapid & Slippery Damp Heat in the UB
Name at least one way that you can get UB Damp Turbidity. Taxation fatigue damaging the spleen and kidney - Sweet/fatty foods - External contraction of cold damp transforming into heat - Internal brewing of damp heat pouring down
Turbid (cloudy, like rice-water) urine, rough, painful urination, dribbling urine, emaciation, soreness of the low back and weakness of the knees. T: pale w/ slimy fur. P: fine, rapid Urinary Bladder Damp Turbidity
If your deficient patient frequently gets UTI's that are not relieved by antibiotics, how will you proceed with treatment? Clear heat, disinhibit damp and nourish the KD
If dampness goes untreated, it will turn into _______. Heat
Long term damp heat patterns can develop into ___________. Deficiency
Are heat sign present in a pattern of UB damp turbidity? No
Created by: ElisaDanger
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