Obesity Concept,Etiology, Differentiation and treatment
Obesity Concept ,Etiology, Differentiation and treatment
Concept >20%normal weight(height-100~105) Male >27 index(weight(kg)/height2(m2) ■Female>25 index
Concept ◼ >20% normal weight (height -100~105) ◼ Male >27 index (weight(kg) / height2 (m2 ) ◼ Female>25 index
E60B33 Intake consumption Obesity Excess deficiency
Etiology and Pathogenesis Intake > consumption Obesity Excess deficiency
MAAE000S Obesity has a relationship with constitution,inheritance,age,diet,em otio-ns and lifestyle.In TCM,doctors believe that the etiology can be divided into deficiency and excess.The excess type is due to an overintake of fatty food,or an excessive consumption of alcohol
Etiology and Pathogenesis ◼Obesity has a relationship with constitution,inheritance,age,diet,em otio-ns and lifestyle.In TCM,doctors believe that the etiology can be divided into deficiency and excess.The excess type is due to an overintake of fatty food,or an excessive consumption of alcohol
All of these can cause a stagnation of food essence and fat.Fat people having excessive phlegm and dampness means that fat is most likely to produce phlegm and dampness which may turn into heat.The deficiency type is due to spleen qi deficiency,or kidney qi deficiency.Qi deficiency leads to excess Yin,and Yin governs the body figure.Fat people are ususlly with deficiency of qi
◼ All of these can cause a stagnation of food essence and fat.Fat people having excessive phlegm and dampness means that fat is most likely to produce phlegm and dampness which may turn into heat.The deficiency type is due to spleen qi deficiency,or kidney qi deficiency.Qi deficiency leads to excess Yin,and Yin governs the body figure.Fat people are ususlly with deficiency of qi
Differentiation
Differentiation
Stomach Main manifestation:Fat body figure,especiallly over the lumbar area,or fat from an early age or with strong muscles Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:Strong desire for food,excessive eating,red face,sweating and aversion to heat,fullness of the abdomen and constipation
1.Excess of the Spleen and Stomach ◼Main manifestation:Fat body figure,especiallly over the lumbar area,or fat from an early age or with strong muscles ◼Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:Strong desire for food,excessive eating,red face,sweating and aversion to heat,fullness of the abdomen and constipation
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A normal or slightly red tongue with a thin and yellowish coating,a strong and slippery pulse
◼Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A normal or slightly red tongue with a thin and yellowish coating,a strong and slippery pulse
2色CA老花花⊙ Excessive Dampness Main manifestation:Obvious obesity in the face,neck and abdomen,loose muscles Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:A pale face,tiredness,weak extremities,aversion to cold,excessive sleeps,anorexia,abdominal fullness,constipation,shortness of breath on exertion,or slight edema
2.Spleen Deficiency and Excessive Dampness ◼Main manifestation:Obvious obesity in the face,neck and abdomen,loose muscles ◼Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:A pale face,tiredness,weak extremities, aversion to cold,excessive sleeps,anorexia, abdominal fullness,constipation,shortness of breath on exertion,or slight edema
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A pale tongue with a thin and white coating,a deep,thready and slow pulse
◼Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A pale tongue with a thin and white coating,a deep,thready and slow pulse