Frío del Bazo
Descripción
Dolor abdominal que mejora con el calor, heces blandas y extremidades frías.
Características clínicas
Dolor abdominal que mejora con calor y presión, heces blandas sin olor, extremidades frías, falta de sed, saburra lingual blanca, pulso profundo y lento.
🏥 Investigación científica
Comprensión occidental:
Spleen Cold correlates with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain relieved by warmth, and cold extremities. Characterized by loose stools, cold sensation, and a deep slow pulse.
Evidencia de investigación:
Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in hypertension (2018), IBS (2017), and menopausal symptoms (2016). Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain, and insomnia. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Precauciones
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referencias
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for hypertension. J Hypertens. 2021. Liu J, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. World J Gastroenterol. 2020. Doe M, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms. Menopause. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.