» conventional diagnoses: premature ejaculation; spermatorrhea; uterine prolapse; chronic vaginal discharge; rectal incontinence
» note: also known as Kidney Qi not rooted
» etiology: excessive sexual activity; too many childbirths too close together; a form of Kidney Yang Xu (Deficiency)
signs and symptoms
signs and symptoms:
weakness and aching of back, esp. the lower lumbar region
frequent urination with clear, abundant urine
dribbling after urination
urinary incontinence
enuresis
night urination
nocturnal emissions without dreams
» pulse: deep, weak
» tongue: pale
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: reinforce and stabilize Kidney Qi to secure the two "lower Yin Orifices", i.e., the urethra and the "Sperm Gate"
differential diagnosis
footnotes