Pulse: Minute-Hidden-Scattered.
The manifestations determining the two types are shown in Table 27.3Table 27.3.
Sequelae of Attack of the Internal Organs
Wind-stroke from attack of the internal organs (whether of the Tense or Flaccid type) always
leaves sequelae if the patient survives. These consist primarily of:
- hemiplegia
- facial paralysis (deviation of eye and mouth)
- slurred speech
- numbness of limbs.
In prolonged cases there will also be contraction and stiffness of the limbs due to
malnourishment of the channels.
Attack of the Channels Alone (Mild Type)
As we have seen, when only the channels are attacked there is no loss of consciousness or coma,
but only unilateral paralysis of the limbs and deviation of eye and mouth. The clinical
manifestations of attack of the channels alone are basically the same as during the sequelae stage
of attack of the internal organs.
The clinical manifestations vary according to whether the main or Connecting channels are
attacked.
Attack of Main Channels
Clinical Manifestations
Facial paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness of limbs, limitation of movement, slurred speech (this is
not always present).
Attack of Connecting Channels Only
Clinical Manifestations
Unilateral numbness of face and limbs, slurred speech (this is not always present).