DONG Haihang,CAI Yujie,ZHANG Huiqin,et al.Experience in Staged Differentiation and Treatment of Cirrhotic Ascites Based on the Theory of Tonification and Purging[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(05):532-536.
DONG Haihang,CAI Yujie,ZHANG Huiqin,et al.Experience in Staged Differentiation and Treatment of Cirrhotic Ascites Based on the Theory of Tonification and Purging[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(05):532-536.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2025.05.015.
Experience in Staged Differentiation and Treatment of Cirrhotic Ascites Based on the Theory of Tonification and Purging
It is believed that patients with cirrhotic ascites exhibit a pathological mechanism characterized by the decline of healthy
qi
and the accumulation of pathogenic factors. Clinically, treatment should be based on the theory of tonification and purging, with a staged approach distinguishing between the active phase and the remission phase. The balance between tonification and purging should be adjusted according to the progression of pathogenic and healthy actors. In the acute phase, purging should take precedence over tonification, using purging as a means of tonification to facilitate the flow of water and
qi
through the triple energizer. The severity of water retention, dampness, blood stasis, and heat should be carefully assessed to ensure thorough elimination of pathogenic factors while avoiding harm to healthy
qi
. Medication adjustments should be made once the pathogenic factors are significantly weakened. In the remission phase, an integrated approach combining both tonification and purging should be adopted, incorporating purging within tonification to clear residual pathogens and prevent recurrence. Concurrently, proactive treatment of the underlying disease is essential to achieve complete recovery and prevent the recurrence of ascites.
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