In which aspects is hyperactive liver yang headache mainly manifested clinically?

Jun 06, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

In clinical practice, headache due to hyperactivity of liver yang is mainly manifested in which aspects?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The clinical manifestations of headache due to hyperactivity of liver yang are mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. **Characteristics of Headache**: Headaches caused by hyperactivity of liver yang are primarily characterized by a feeling of distension and dull pain. The pain is usually not severe but rather a persistent, throbbing or fullness-related discomfort. 2. **Associated Symptoms**: In addition to headache, patients may experience sensations of head distension, dizziness, and heaviness in the head. Hyperactivity of liver yang is also commonly accompanied by flushed face, red eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, distending pain in the hypochondriac regions, insomnia, and vivid dreams. 3. **Disease Progression**: As the condition progresses, hyperactivity of liver yang may transform into a pattern of liver-kidney deficiency, leading to further symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, dry eyes, palpitations, and insomnia. 4. **Influence of Emotions and Diet**: Patients with hyperactivity of liver yang are typically prone to irritability and anger. Headaches may worsen after emotional upset or episodes of "heat" (excess internal fire).