» clinical manifestations: soreness in muscles and joints; pain which shifts locations; pain which varies in intensity; limited range of motion; local heat and chills; chronic Wind Bi may adversely affect the Heart
» note: also known as Wandering Bi
» etiology: exposure to stressful climatic stresses, esp. wind
signs and symptoms
» signs and symptoms:
rheumatoid arthritis
polymyalgia rheumatica
gouty arthritis
» pulse: tight, rapid, superficial
» tongue: base variable; coating usually thin, sticky and white
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: disperse Wind; invigorate Qi and Xue (Blood)
» therapeutic note: local tender points along course of affected channels
differential diagnosis
footnotes