Article ; Online: Four Patterns of Canine Wei Syndrome Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Complementary medicine research
2023 Volume 30, Issue 2, Page(s) 174–180
Abstract: ... this is known as wei syndrome (WS). According to TCM, the etiology of WS can be (1) lung heat and fluid ...
| Abstract | Atrophy and weakness of the limbs is a common condition in animals, especially dogs. It typically presents with flaccidity and weakness of the limbs, especially the hind legs, muscle atrophy, and the inability to walk. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), this is known as wei syndrome (WS). According to TCM, the etiology of WS can be (1) lung heat and fluid consumption; (2) insufficiency of the liver and kidneys; (3) dampness-heat invasion; (4) damage to the spleen and stomach, which are also the patterns of WS. This report aims to provide an alternative option for the treatment of canine paralysis. Four dogs with different WS patterns were treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbs based on the guidelines of the TCM literature. Three patients recovered normal functioning. The fourth patient could walk normally after 2 weeks of treatment, but his hind limbs became weak again 3 months later. Weekly acupuncture treatment was resumed until his death 18 months later. TCM application of acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbs can be an effective treatment for canine WS. It is hoped that this case report will broaden the treatment options of other veterinarians when patients present with this condition. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Dogs ; Animals ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Moxibustion ; Acupuncture ; Spleen |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-02-02 |
| Publishing country | Switzerland |
| Document type | Case Reports |
| ZDB-ID | 2885931-5 |
| ISSN | 2504-2106 ; 2504-2092 |
| ISSN (online) | 2504-2106 |
| ISSN | 2504-2092 |
| DOI | 10.1159/000528047 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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