Cluster headache, also referred to as episodic cluster headache or histamine headache, is a rare and severe primary headache disorder categorized as a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia. It presents as a special migraine variant dominated by intense unilateral orbital and cranial pain, characterized by abrupt onset, extreme severity, and clustered symptomatic episodes. The exact etiology of … Read more
Post-lumbar puncture headache (PLPHA) is a distinct intracranial hypotension headache secondary to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypovolemia following spinal tap procedures. This iatrogenic headache occurs primarily due to excessive CSF loss or persistent CSF leakage, which lowers intracranial pressure and triggers mechanical traction pain within the cranial cavity. Two major pathological mechanisms contribute to post-lumbar puncture … Read more
Tension-type headache (ICD-10: R51) is one of the most prevalent primary headache disorders globally, primarily induced by persistent psychological stress and emotional dysregulation. This condition arises from prolonged involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscles and vascular smooth muscles in the craniofacial, cervical, and shoulder regions, resulting in chronic, persistent cranial pressure pain and soft tissue … Read more
Migraine is a prevalent neurological condition characterized by intense, throbbing, unilateral cranial pain. Clinically, it is defined by three hallmark features: abrupt onset of severe one-sided headache, spontaneous or pharmacologically assisted pain resolution with no residual neurological sequelae, and recurrent symptomatic episodes separated by pain-free intervals. As a periodic vascular headache disorder, migraine significantly impairs … Read more
Irregular menstruation, also known as menstrual disorder, refers to common gynecological conditions marked by abnormal menstrual cycles, menstrual volume, menstrual color, and menstrual texture. Clinically, TCM acupuncture treatment effectively improves three major types of menstrual disorders: advanced menstruation, delayed menstruation, and irregular menstrual cycles. Advanced menstruation is defined as a menstrual cycle that arrives more … Read more
Sciatica is a common neurological syndrome characterized by radiating pain along the entire sciatic nerve pathway. The pain distributes across the lower back, buttocks, posterior thigh, posterolateral calf, and lateral foot, causing persistent discomfort, limited mobility, and impaired daily activities. TCM scalp acupuncture provides a targeted, rapid, and effective conservative treatment for acute and chronic … Read more
Obesity is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by excessive fat accumulation, abnormal fat distribution, and continuous weight gain caused by multiple physical and lifestyle factors. In clinical classification, obesity is divided into simple obesity and secondary obesity. Simple obesity refers to weight gain without identifiable underlying diseases, while secondary obesity is caused by clear organic … Read more
TCM Treatment for Menstrual Cramps Dysmenorrhea, commonly known as menstrual cramps, refers to spasmodic lower abdominal pain with general physical discomfort before, during, or after menstruation. Severe dysmenorrhea seriously disrupts women’s daily life, work efficiency, and mental health. In Western gynecology, dysmenorrhea is classified into two main types: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea, both of … Read more
Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical syndrome, is a general term for cervical osteoarthritis, proliferative cervical spondylitis, cervical radicular syndrome and cervical intervertebral disc herniation. It is a clinical syndrome based on degenerative pathological changes of the cervical vertebrae, which eventually causes compression of the cervical spinal cord, nerve roots or vertebral arteries, accompanied by … Read more
Periarthritis of shoulder, fully known as scapulohumeral periarthritis, is a chronic aseptic inflammation of the joint capsule and periarticular soft tissues. It arises from injury and degeneration of soft tissues around the shoulder joint, including muscles, ligaments, tendons, bursae and articular capsules. It is a common disorder characterized mainly by shoulder pain and limited joint … Read more
