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Chinese patterns
Stomach Xu (Deficient) and Cold
Diagnoses

definition and etiology

» conventional diagnoses: viral infection; gastric ulcer; gastric neurosis

» note: also called Stomach Yang Xu (Deficiency)

» etiology: malnourishment, particularly inadequate protein and/or calories, or from excessive consumption of iced drinks, raw foods and Cold foods, such as ice cream or raw fruits and vegetables; due to Yang Xu (Deficiency) of the Spleen and Stomach, esp. due to chronic disease; subsequent to unresolved invasion of the Stomach by Exterior Cold; emotional constraint causes Liver to Invade the Stomach and subsequently damages Stomach Qi

signs and symptoms

» signs and symptoms:

fatigue

cold extremities

• lusterless complexion

• diminished appetite or thirst but preference for warm drinks and foods

• vomiting of clear fluid

epigastric pain better after eating (worse on empty stomach or after bowel movements, relieved by eating or pressure)

• loose stools or diarrhea

» pulse: deep and weak/soggy, esp. middle right (Stomach) position; wiry or tight during acute pain

» tongue: pale and swollen, often with a white coating

course and prognosis

» principle of treatment: warm and tonify Stomach and Spleen Qi

differential diagnosis

footnotes