» conventional diagnoses: constipation
» etiology: Xue (Blood) or Yin Xu (Deficiency) and consequent general drying of tissues, e.g., postpartum, elderly, chronic disease; in Exogenous Heat diseases prior to reestablishment of normal fluid intake; can occur spontaneously in hot, dry climate
signs and symptoms
signs and symptoms:
thin body
dry mouth and throat
constipation
dry hard stool
difficult defecation
» pulse: thin, fine
» tongue: dry; red or pale; no coating
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: promote fluids in Large Intestine; nourish Large Intestine Yin; tonify Large Intestine Qi.
differential diagnosis
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