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Chinese patterns
Stomach Qi Stagnation
Diagnoses

definition and etiology

» conventional diagnoses: anorexia; gallstones

» note: may be considered a predisposing factor to Food Stagnation and can be treated simultaneously

» etiology: excessive cold or iced foods and drinks; overeating; underlying psychological and/or constitutional factors may contribute to susceptibility

signs and symptoms

» signs and symptoms:

• anorexia

• sour taste in mouth

• belching

• possible nausea and vomiting

• distended and painful epigastrium

» pulse: wiry

» tongue: dark coating

course and prognosis

» principle of treatment: move Stagnancy; tonify the Stomach

differential diagnosis

footnotes