Traditional Chinese Medicine Strokes Treatment

There has been a long history of research on strokes in traditional Chinese medicine. Clinical experience concerning the prevention and treatment of strokes is found in ancient TCM documents. The improvement of TCM remedies for stroke and deeper understanding of the nature of strokes have contributed to the effective control of their incidence, disability rate and death rate.

Key to treatment of stroke – Emergency treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine both consider vital urgent treatment and care for patients on the spot. Efficient respiration should be maintained and life signs observed. Careful movement of the patient to avoid any harmful effects helps reduces the death rate and improves recovery.
Hypertension patients should both have their blood pressure taken and take medicine regulary. It is the best way for the patients to understand the causes of stroke in order to ensure successful emergency treatment
Diversified treatments in traditional Chinese medicine.
Generally speaking, a stroke is due to a number of factors. Thus, there is a tendency for diverse TCM treatment of a stroke based on different symptoms and different stages.

• Overall diagnosis and treatment
  
  1. Therapy to remove heat and promote blood circulation.
  2. Therapy to remove blood circulation and remove thrombosis.
  3. Therapy to nourish the chi and promote blood circulaion.
  4. Therapy to remove phlegm and smooth out internal organs.
  5. Therapy to restore the human system.
• Acupunture treatment
• Massage treatment
• Dietary treatment
• High-pressure oxygen treatment
• Qigong treatments
• Psychological treatment
• Active or passive function training

Though different TCM treatments vary in their focus on signs, traditional Chinese medicine gives priority to the regulation of chi and blood restore the ability to move and functionality of the nerveous system and relieve any symptoms of the stroke patient.