Q What stages does POTS treatment go through?
A First, pulse diagnosis and consultation, along with ruling out dangerous causes, set the direction. Then treatment proceeds by replenishing depleted energy and fluids → balancing the organs → evenly restoring disrupted circulation and autonomic regulation → consolidating recovery. Emphasis on circulatory and autonomic balance varies by individual condition.
Detailed Answer
Because POTS has multiple contributing causes, treatment begins by ruling out dangerous causes such as arrhythmia or thyroid disease and setting direction through consultation. Afterward, the process addresses replenishing the depleted force that supports circulation and restoring regulatory capacity, while combining hydration, salt intake, and exercise rehabilitation to prevent symptoms and relapse.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang generally takes a four-stage approach, with particular emphasis on circulatory and autonomic balance in POTS. ① Replenish the depleted source of vital energy and fluids to establish the foundation for circulation. ② Support weakened organs and evenly redistribute heat that has risen upward along with disrupted circulation to restore balance. ③ Stabilize autonomic regulation so the heart rate does not race excessively with postural changes. ④ Consolidate recovery to maintain a symptom-free condition. The emphasis on each stage is adjusted individually based on pulse diagnosis findings.
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