Professor LI Xinmin's Ideas and Experience in the Treatment of Pediatric Epilepsy
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2024.05.012
- VernacularTitle:李新民教授辨治小儿痫病思路与经验采撷
- Author:
Zongyan LAI
1
;
Yaowei HAN
;
Xinmin LI
Author Information
1. 天津中医药大学第一附属医院 国家中医针灸临床医学研究中心 天津 300000
- Keywords:
pediatric epilepsy;
pivot;
experience;
medical cases;
traditional Chinese medical treatment;
LI Xinmin
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2024;48(5):586-589
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To introduce and summarize Professor LI Xinmin's experience in treating pediatric epilepsy from the perspective of pivot.[Methods]By following the clinical work,it collected,organized and analyzed initial and follow-up medical records of pediatric epilepsy patients from the First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and consulted ancient Chinese medicine books and modern clinical research on pediatric epilepsy,and analyzed Professor LI's experience in treating pediatric epilepsy from several aspects.Additionally,it attached a medical case for verification.[Results]Professor LI identifies phlegm turbidity and retention as the basic initiating factor of the disease,and phlegm Qi disorder as the core pathogenesis.Combining with the characteristics of children,he utilizes the characteristics of Chinese medicine,using the pivot as the core to treat phlegm and promote Qi flow,supplemented by reconciling the Shaoyang pivot,restoring the circulation of spleen and stomach,and using a dual approach to regulate the overall Qi and coordinate the functions of organs,thereby improving the condition of children with epilepsy and reducing the frequency of seizures.Professor LI also pays attention to individualized treatment,examines the evidence to determine the cause,and adds or subtracts medication according to different types of seizures.At the same time,emphasis is placed on dynamic syndrome differentiation,and medication is prescribed according to the changes in the patient's condition,achieving good therapeutic effects in the treatment and prevention of epilepsy.The attached case was diagnosed as disadvantageous of Shaoyang pivot syndrome at first visit,the treatment was to dredge and benefit Shaoyang,calm the liver and extinguish wind.Chaihu Longgu Muli Decoction and Ditan Decoction were added and subtracted,and then Xieqing Pill was given to clear the liver meridian and remove the heat.[Conclusion]Professor LI's clinical efficacy in treating pediatric epilepsy from the perspective of pivot theory is affirmed,which enriches the diagnosis and treatment system of pediatric epilepsy and is worthy of learning and reference.
