Mr. Wu, male, 36 years old, diagnosed on November 15, 1961. During the summer of this year, after laboring at Guilai (ST29), he sweated profusely and felt thirsty. In the evening, he drank two bowls of cold water. The next morning, he suddenly felt discomfort at Zhongwan (CV12). Over the next ten days, he gradually experienced frequent and rapid breathing, followed by shortness of breath resembling asthma, fullness in the chest and hypochondrium, dizzy vision, decreased appetite, listlessness, and difficulty urinating. These symptoms persisted for several months. Local doctors treated him with Kidney Qi Pill and other medications, but his condition worsened, so he came for treatment. Upon examination, his pulse was deep, wiry, and slippery, and his tongue coating was greasy. He was diagnosed with internal retention of fluid. The treatment plan was to invigorate the spleen and dry dampness, promote urination, and eliminate fluid retention. The prescription used was "Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Bighead Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction" from the "Golden Cabinet" with added ginger and jujube. Prescription:
Poria 15g, Cinnamon Twig 6g, White Atractylodes Rhizome 1.5g, Liquorice Root 4.7g, Fresh Ginger Rhizome 3 slices, Chinese Date 3 pieces
. On November 17, after taking 2 doses, his shortness of breath slightly improved, and urination became somewhat smoother. The previous method was continued with an increased dosage. Prescription:
Poria 30.6g, Cinnamon Twig 9g, White Atractylodes Rhizome 30g, Liquorice Root 9g, Fresh Ginger Rhizome 3 slices (with skin), Chinese Date 7 pieces
. On November 19, after taking the above medication, his tongue coating was clean, his pulse manifestation became slower, urination was smooth, and symptoms such as chest tightness, dizzy vision, and shortness of breath disappeared. His appetite also increased. Due to his inherent weak constitution, the original prescription was modified by adding Tangshen 15g and roasted Astragalus Root 15g. He was advised to take 5 more doses to consolidate the treatment.