» conventional diagnoses: depressive neurosis (esp. postpartum); anemia; extreme malnutrition; hypertension; hyperthyroidism; insomnia; tachycardia; arrhythmia
» etiology: diet low in Xue (Blood)-building foods; chronic worry and anxiety, which depress Heart function and ultimately Xue (Blood); severe blood loss, e.g. postpartum -> depression
signs and symptoms
signs and symptoms:
vertigo/dizziness
forgetfulness
difficulty falling asleep
dream-disturbed sleep
insomnia
lack of concentration
feeling of unease
restlessness
easily frightened
lethargy
pale, lusterless face
palpitations
» pulse: choppy or fine
» tongue: pale, thin, slightly dry
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: tonify Xue (Blood); tonify the Heart; pacify the Shen
differential diagnosis
footnotes