Question
What causes optic nerve atrophy? What should you pay attention to in your diet? How should it be treated?
Answer
The following content is for reference only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. For any related issues, please contact a doctor for treatment. Introduction to the treatment of optic nerve atrophy with combined macular detachment using Chinese medicine: www.shouxi.et , by Chen Zhan Yong on October 8, 2004, 10:57:31 in the Journal of Chinese and Western Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 16, August 2004. Keywords: Treatment of optic nerve atrophy with combined macular detachment due to inflammation of the optic nerve and overuse of corticosteroids, rational use of hormones, control of metabolic disorders caused by hormones. By adjusting these “disorders” to improve the body’s immune function, adopting the principles of Chinese medicine to strengthen the body’s resistance, promote blood circulation, and regulate immunity, the disease mechanism is targeted, resulting in rapid efficacy. The following is a case report. A 55-year-old male patient was diagnosed with optic neuritis and treated with supportive therapy: vitamin supplements, vasodilators, energy preparations, chuanxiong, compound Zhangliu Qingkeli, corticosteroids. The treatment was ineffective, and the condition progressed from optic neuritis to optic nerve atrophy with macular detachment. He came to our clinic for treatment. Symptoms: red tongue with yellow fur, wiry and rapid pulse, stuffy chest pain, and palpitations.