Q What stages does treatment for orthostatic hypotension go through?
A First, we set direction through pulse diagnosis, consultation, and any needed cause check, then proceed by replenishing upward-lifting energy → balancing the organs → evenly restoring circulation to adapt to postural changes → and finally consolidating recovery. Emphasis on circulatory balance varies by individual condition.
Detailed Answer
Since orthostatic hypotension has diverse causes, treatment starts with consultation and checks that examine backgrounds like dehydration, medications, and autonomic nervous system function to set direction. We then proceed through a process of replenishing the foundation of circulatory support and restoring regulatory power, combined with fluid, posture, and exercise management to prevent dizziness and recurrence.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang broadly approaches this in four stages, with particular emphasis on circulatory balance and regulation for orthostatic hypotension: ① replenishing the source of upward-lifting life energy to build the foundation; ② helping weakened organs and redistributing disturbed circulation evenly to achieve balance; ③ restoring circulation so blood flow to the brain stays stable even with postural changes; ④ stabilizing recovery to maintain a dizziness-free condition. The emphasis of each stage is individually adjusted based on pulse diagnosis findings.
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