ลมจับโปง: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Which factor is least likely to contribute directly to the occurrence of Lom-Chub-Pong?

Diet.
Age. (correct)
Weather conditions.
Water intake.

What differentiates Lom-Chub-Pong-Nam from Lom-Chub-Pong-Haeng diseases?

Severity of pain.
Presence of liquid in the joint.
Inflammation type.
All of the above. (correct)

Which diagnostic method offers the most comprehensive assessment for Lom-Chub-Pong, considering both types?

Observing the appearance of the knee or ankle.
Measuring the angles of the knee or ankle.
Applying herbal poultice for inspection.
Combining observation, measurement, and herbal poultice test. (correct)

How does treatment for Lom-Chub-Pong prioritize the use of traditional massage techniques to improve patient outcomes?

To reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to avoid 'Slaeng' foods as a recommendation for managing Lom-Chub-Pong?

To reduce inflammatory responses. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most plausible reason behind the recommendation to avoid bending, stretching, or jerking the affected area in cases of knee-related ailments?

To mitigate further inflammation or injury. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to measure the length of the heel in diagnosing knee and ankle conditions?

To assess limb length discrepancies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary rationale for applying herbal poultices as part of the diagnostic process for joint conditions?

To assess the body's reaction. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the information suggest that weather conditions, particularly seasonal changes, could exacerbate joint pain?

By altering synovial fluid viscosity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What underlying concept connects the dietary advice, massage therapy, and physical exercises recommended for joint health?

Treating holistically. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In cases of stiff shoulder, an injury that does not involve inflammation should have which type of massage?

Gentle joint mobilization. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism underlies the connection between impaired blood circulation and the development of stiff shoulder?

Reduced oxygen supply. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does traditional medicine uniquely examine shoulder conditions to differentiate between types of stiffness?

By applying herbal remedies diagnostically. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid specific foods, like sticky rice and unripe mangoes, when addressing stiff shoulder or related musculoskeletal conditions?

To reduce dampness in the body. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the diagnostic process adapted when assessing 'Darn-Lom' (Trapped Wind), considering its varying presentations?

By looking for patterns. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What specific benefit is conferred by 'releasing wind gates' in cases of digestive ailments related to trapped wind?

Enhanced nutrient absorption. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Many diseases in the text suggest to avoid certain food, why might this be?

To limit inflammatory reactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

The ailments provide massage points, why?

To promote blood flow (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of a shifted uterus?

Bad diet (B) Signup and view all the answers

What exercise is helpful for fixing a tilted uterus?

Kegels (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is "Lom Jab Pong"?

A disease caused by food, weather, and water, specifically affecting the knee and ankle joints.

What are the symptoms of Lom Jab Pong Num?

Severe pain, swelling, redness, heat, and fluid accumulation in the joint. May cause fever.