Freddo della Milza
Descrizione
Dolore addominale che migliora con il calore, feci molli e arti freddi.
Caratteristiche cliniche
Dolore addominale che migliora con calore e pressione, feci molli senza odore, arti freddi, mancanza di sete, patina bianca sulla lingua, polso profondo e lento.
🏥 Ricerca scientifica
Comprensione occidentale:
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.
Evidenze di ricerca:
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.
⚠️ Precauzioni
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Riferimenti
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.