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Splenic Nodules

by peglaco - May 21, 2023

Hi there,

I have a 8.5 year old labradoodle patient that has been getting abd ultrasounds for the past 1.5 years for suspected extramedullary hematopoiesis. (His father died of HSA of spleen). A FNA was normal. He was on XCHT and when there seemed to be growth of nodules and more of them we added in GXZYT. At next U/S the nodules were gone but had some mottling. A recent recheck U/S mild splenic enlargement , persistent diffuse mutlifocal hypoechoic nodules in parenchyma, none deforming the capsule or cavitated. Apparently the owner had stopped the GXZYT this Spring and was just on the XCHT until the past month when o stopped because he was having GI issues. He is on Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders as well.

I think I need to keep this dog on a low dose of both formulas as he seemed to get better when he was on both, and am concerned these nodules could turn into tumors, even though a "benign change". Thoughts?

Thank you,
Peg

by naturevet

May 23, 2023

Hi Peg,

When XCHT alone makes things worse, it can indicate Blood deficiency. That can also be behind XCHT worsening GI symptoms, especially if they were gastric, like in reflux.

I would wonder about pairing the GXZYT with Yi Guan Jian and seeing if that gives you the right balance where the liver improves again and the GI issues disappear

Hope that helps you out!

Steve

by peglaco

May 25, 2023

Thank you, Steve!

by peglaco

August 23, 2023

Hi Steve,

An update on this dog: I went to see the other dog in home and owner said this dog (Whiskey) is not on any herbs other than the Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders. She said that the vomiting got worse with the addition of the YGJ, even at low doses of each, given before, with, or after meals. She tried each herb separately as well at low dose and vomiting persisted (usually within an hour of taking it) no vomiting off it. Though she did tell me that he has had a history of vomiting occasionally for no apparent reason since a pup. He is now on Ziwi Peaks and homemade food, no kibble anymore.

Wondering if I should put him on Spleen Support for a bit and then try the GXZYT again? He is a Fire Doodle so I cannot AP or even laser him, can do a little acupressure but not much. Maybe I can try to mimic some of the herbal actions with food therapy-- I know this will not be as potent as the herbal formulations, but better than none at all?

Thank you for any suggestions,
Peg

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