Muscle Pain in Lom Plai Patkat Syndrome: An In-Depth Perspective in Thai Traditional Medicine
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Muscle pain is a condition that causes both physical and mental suffering.
It is commonly found in the general population, with 45% of individuals experiencing this issue. Muscle pain from the condition known as "Lom Plai Patkat" is one of the most common ailments treated by Thai traditional medicine practitioners and has been increasingly observed every year. Therefore, understanding this condition is crucial for Thai traditional medicine doctors in diagnosing and treating it. According to Thai traditional medicine theory, Lom Plai Patkat is caused by blood coagulation, which can occur in any part of the body except the bones. The main cause is the imbalance of the four elements (earth, water, wind, and fire) which may result from these elements not functioning in harmony. For treating Lom Plai Patkat, Thai traditional medicine practitioners use diagnostic methods such as visual inspection, palpation, and assessing the movement of the affected area to identify abnormalities and imbalances in the elements. They then choose appropriate treatment principles such as "Ru," "Lom," "Ruksa," and "Bamroong" (care, support, treatment, and nourishment) to determine the most suitable methods, such as massage, compresses, or poultices, based on the severity of the condition and the individual nature of the patient
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