» conventional diagnoses: uterine prolapse; rectal prolapse; stomach prolapse; vaginal prolapse; premature ejaculation; hemorrhoids; varicose veins.
» etiology: chronic pattern of standing for long hours day after day; necessarily develops atop Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency): lack of exercise; excess dietary consumption of cold and raw foods; irregular or excessive eating habits; undereating or eating a protein-deficient diet; chronic mental strain, worrying or excessive thinking, particularly during or shortly after a meal; prolonged exposure to dampness; any protracted illness.
signs and symptoms
» signs and symptoms:
bearing down sensation in abdomen
abdominal distension and pain
poor appetite
prolapse of stomach, vagina, rectum or uterus
extreme chronic diarrhea
hemorrhoids
frequency and urgency of urination
urinary incontinence
varicose veins
plus symptoms of Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency):
loose stools
anemia
sallow complexion
lassitude
weakness of limbs
uterine bleeding
edema
chronic hemorrhage
anorexia
» pulse: empty, weak, can be slow.
» tongue: pale, possibly with white coating.
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: raise Qi; tonify Spleen Qi; tonify organ affected.
differential diagnosis
footnotes