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Chinese patterns
Stomach Qi Xu (Deficiency)
Diagnoses

definition and etiology

» conventional diagnoses: anorexia; gallstones

» etiology: malnourishment, particularly inadequate protein and/or calories, including from dieting; as part of general pattern of Qi Xu (Deficiency) due to chronic disease, e.g., chronic fatigue syndrome

signs and symptoms

» signs and symptoms:

fatigue, esp. in morning

• depressed appetite or anorexia

• lack of taste sensation or sour taste in mouth

• belching

• possible nausea and vomiting

distension and discomfort in epigastrium

• loose stools

» pulse: empty, esp. middle right (Stomach) position; often wiry in other locations

» tongue: pale, possibly with dark coating

course and prognosis

» principle of treatment: tonify Stomach Qi; move Stagnancy (if present)

differential diagnosis

footnotes