Mr. Gao is a patient with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, who came to the municipal TCM hospital’s preventive treatment department due to “palpitations and chest tightness for many years”.
After examining the patient, Director Gao Jiaqi, a chief TCM physician, found that the patient experienced discomfort in the epigastric region, fullness after eating, poor appetite, and shallow sleep. Observing the tongue coating and pulse, the tongue was red with a thin white coating, and the pulse was wiry and slippery. The diagnosis was phlegm-heat disturbing the interior. The treatment principle was to clear heat, transform phlegm, and regulate the Qi mechanism. Given the patient’s advanced age and weakened organ function, the initial focus was on expelling pathogens. Once the pathogenic factors were eliminated, the later treatment would include strengthening the body’s resistance to achieve harmony in organ function and smooth Qi flow.
After a period of treatment, the patient’s condition greatly improved, and he specially presented a banner to Gao Jiaqi as a token of sincere gratitude.
Gao Jiaqi explained that elderly patients not only suffer from physical ailments but often also experience insomnia, anxiety, and other psychological issues. Damage to the body’s organs can lead to changes in the emotional state of elderly patients. For instance, insufficient heart Qi and blood deficiency can result in palpitations and chest tightness, along with feelings of depression and insomnia. Insufficient kidney Qi can lead to lower back pain, difficulty urinating, constipation, and also manifest as fear, forgetfulness, and insomnia. One of the advantages of TCM is its ability to strengthen the body and expel pathogens, providing a holistic adjustment. This allows for precise differentiation of syndromes in elderly patients, improving not only their physical discomfort but also effectively alleviating their mental and emotional distress, leading to a harmonious experience of both body and spirit, making elderly patients more willing to accept TCM treatment.
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Gao Jiaqi
Gao Jiaqi
Director of the Preventive Treatment Department
Chief TCM Physician, Professor
Disciple of National TCM Innovation Talent and Master Xu Jingshi
Specialty:
Specializes in treating insomnia, liver, gallbladder, spleen, and stomach diseases, postoperative care for tumors, and reproductive health.
Professional Positions and Honors:
Part-time Professor at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine
Vice Chairman of the Anhui Province Preventive Treatment Professional Committee
Vice Chairman of the Bengbu City Liver Disease Professional Committee
Vice Chairman of the Bengbu City Mental Health Professional Committee
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