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Chinese patterns
Large Intestine Heat
Diagnoses

definition and etiology

» conventional diagnoses: constipation

» etiology: excessive consumption of Hot foods (such as lamb, beef and alcohol) and Dry foods (such as broiled or baked meats)

signs and symptoms

signs and symptoms:

• dry tongue

• burning sensation in mouth

• constipation

• dry stools

• burning and swelling in anus

• dark scanty urine

» pulse: rapid, full

» tongue: thick dry coating, can be yellow, brown or black

course and prognosis

» principle of treatment: clear Heat from Stomach and Large Intestine; promote body fluids; nourish Yin

differential diagnosis

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