从‘湿’论治腰椎间盘突出症

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to sort out and summarize the correlation between the ‘Wet’ theory and protrusion of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, Providing a new idea for the treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) through a theoretical hypothesis from which the point of view in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC), with the combination of acupuncture and medicine clinical treatment. The Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH), which is a common and frequently- occurring disease in clinics, is believed related to ‘Dampness’ from the point of TMC. To verify this point of view, I have collated and summarized the relevant literature on protrusions of the intervertebral disc and dampness pathogens in Chinese databases such as ‘Zhiwang’ and ‘Wanfang’, found that the combination of acupuncture and medicine is a safe and effective method in the conservative treatment of protrusion of intervertebral discs. In addition, the pathogenesis and treatment of lumbar protrusions of intervertebral disc recorded in ancient TCM books are related to dampness and pathogenic factors of TCM. According to different syndromes of cold and heat, Chinese medicine intends to use Ganjianglingzhu Decoction or Simiao Pills as the base, as well as the method of distal acupuncture, and local Meridian Drainage, Acupuncture which is combined with drugs to achieve the goal of melting the dampness and stopping pain by activating meridians. Compare with the treatment for these symptoms before, the effect is quite good. The results showed that dampness was the core of protrusions of the intervertebral disc, and the combination of acupuncture and medicine based on the principle of melting the dampness and stopping pain by activating meridians could relieve the symptoms, repair the structure and prevent the recurrence, which is worth to be popularized.