http://www.gancao.net Chinese Medicine for a Restless World Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:22:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/fatigue-2333?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fatigue http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/fatigue-2333#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:35:11 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2333 Chief Complaint: Extreme fatigue and pain in jointsWestern Diagnosis: Adenocarcinoma of the StomachMedical History: Patient is a 67 year old male that outside of the diagnosis appears to be in good health. Blood panels are unremarkable. MRI reveals tumor of approximately 18 inches in diameter. Tumor is causing local as well as referred pain into the inguinal region.Questioning exam: Most questions and answers were based upon the MRI findings. Surprisingly, his pain is not that severe. Has indigestion and diarrhea frequently, but better with medication (prilosec).]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/fatigue-2333/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/cancer-case-studies/dysplasia-of-vulva-and-rectum-2397?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dysplasia-of-vulva-and-rectum http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/cancer-case-studies/dysplasia-of-vulva-and-rectum-2397#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:34:45 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2397 Chief Complaint: "Severe dysplasia of vulva and rectum". Secondary complaint of "recurring shingles due to weak immune system".Western Diagnosis: Bowen's Disease. AKA- Intraepidermal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Medical History: This woman, age 42, works as a Hollywood talent agent, where intense stress is a minimum daily requirement. Her dysplasia issue began or was diagnosed 18 years prior to this treatment (10/9/01). She had received seven surgeries and/or laser treatment to excise the malignancy sites over that time. Her first malignancy operation was in 1984 with the other surgeries occurring periodically to 1999. As a young woman she had a history of menstrual problems, including "bursting" cysts and tumors (fibroid ?), had one ovary removed at age 19 and eventually a total hysterectomy in July of '99. She was taking Nexium to treat her job related ulcers. She had daily "migraine" headaches and was taking Imitrex. She had an overactive bladder and had a prescription for Detrol to treat that problem.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/cancer-case-studies/dysplasia-of-vulva-and-rectum-2397/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/cancer-case-studies/prostatic-carcinoma-2456?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prostatic-carcinoma http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/cancer-case-studies/prostatic-carcinoma-2456#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:34:38 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2456 Chief Complaint: Pain in spine, knees, and legs from metastatic diseaseWestern Diagnosis: Prostatic CarcinomaMedical History: Until onset of the pain six months before first acupuncture treatment, patient reports leading a healthy, active, and pain free life.Questioning exam: Patient reported night sweats, some hearing loss in both ears, high blood pressure, urinary frequency with light flow, and pain in knee, back, and hip.Pulse exam: Floating in upper and middle jiao, weak in lower jiao. Palpation revealed depressed and inactive area around Ren 3 through Ren 6; congestion at Ren 17; depressed and inactive at Ren 14]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/cancer-case-studies/prostatic-carcinoma-2456/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/fatty-tumors-2568?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fatty-tumors http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/fatty-tumors-2568#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:34:02 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2568 Chief Complaint: Fatty tumors and dry, corrugated fingernails, occasional leg painMedical History: Elderly woman about 70 years old. In generally good health except for her main complaints.Questioning exam: Visible fatty tumours on upper arms about one to two centimeters in diameter, deformed fingernails, occasional leg pain.Pulse exam: Generally slippery, especially at the lung and spleen positions. Otherwise thin although not overly weak.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/fatty-tumors-2568/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/colorectal-cancer-2714?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorectal-cancer http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/colorectal-cancer-2714#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:33:02 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2714 Chief Complaint: colorectal cancerWestern Diagnosis: colorectal cancer stage IVMedical History: age - 55. female. was a smoker and alcohol abuser but quit both 15 years ago, diet includes little vegetable or fruit, high animal fats, high in refined foods, lots sweets, caffeine in form of coffee and also pop, little exercise.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/colorectal-cancer-2714/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/gynecological/fibrocystic-breasts-2138?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fibrocystic-breasts http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/gynecological/fibrocystic-breasts-2138#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:36:26 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2138 Chief Complaint: fibrocystic breastsWestern Diagnosis: fibrocystic breast diseaseMedical History: T., 47 year old female, came to me complaining of fibrocystic breasts. Gyn exam revealed lumpy breast tissue, with scattered fluid-filled cysts in the upper quadrants. There was no pain associated with the condition. Menstrual history is uneventful; general good health. She began menstruating at 11 years of age, had two pregnancies, one live birth, and one abortion. Her gynecologist suggested mammography, but T. wanted to try Chinese medicine first. T. exercises regularly, using weights, flexibility training, aerobics, and Qi gong. She also meditates daily, eats a wide variety of foods, and regularly takes vitamin supplements; she detoxes three times per year.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/gynecological/fibrocystic-breasts-2138/feed 0