constipation Flashcards
1 bowel movement in 3-4 days or longer
fecal matter is scanty, dry and hard
constipation (constipation)
number of times one defecates is normal but the fecal matter is dry, hard and difficult to pass
bound stool (constipation)
desire to defecate
stools not hard but extremely difficult to expel
difficult defecation (constipation)
abnormal functioning of the Large Intestine
direct cause of constipation with close relationship to
ST/SP
LU/KD
internal binding of heat dryness damage to the body fluids emotional influences depressed stagnation of qi dynamic taxation fatigue internal damage weakness of the body in the elderly depletion of qi, blood, yin, yang
development of constipation
these all cause abnormal functioning of the large intestine resulting in constipation
constipation with hard, dry and bound stool odor is extremely foul body heat red complexion short and scanty urination often: abdominal distention fullness and pain that refuses pressure dry mouth bad breath dizziness heart vexation pulse: slippery, rapid tongue: red with yellow fur
heat constipation pattern
turbidity rising counter flow: abdominal distention fullness and pain that refuses pressure dry mouth bad breath dizziness heart vexation
bowel movement once every several days fecal matter is dry and bound possibly rough, stagnant, hesitant desire to defecate but no defecation belching glomus oppression of the rid side and abdomen distention and pain of the stomach duct and abdomen reduced intake pulse: string like
qi constipation pattern
signs of disharmony of the liver and stomach:
frequent belching
glomus oppression of the rid side and abdomen
distention and pain of the stomach duct and abdomen
reduced intake
stools are bound and hard fishy odor normal taste no thirst clear and long urination cold limbs tongue: white and moist fur pulse: deep and slow
cold constipation pattern
bowel movement every once in several days bowels are not hard or dry there is a desire to defecate; it requires great exertion and force- to the point of sweating and shortness of breath fatigue after defecating pale complexion scanty qi spirit fatigue fatigued limbs no distention or fullness in the abdomen tongue: pale with white fur pulse: vacuous
qi deficiency pattern
signs of LU/SP qi vacuity: pale complexion scanty qi spirit fatigue fatigued limbs no distention or fullness in the abdomen
stools are dry, bound and require force to be expelled pale complexion without luster or withered yellowish complexion pale lips and nails dizziness heart palpitations tongue: pale with thin dry fur pulse: fine
blood deficiency pattern
constipation with dry and bound stool dry throat thirsty with desire for fluids parched lips dry tongue and skin vexation and agitation short and scanty urination pulse: fine and rapid
insufficiency of fluids pattern
images of loss of body fluids
often after obvious loss of fluids from violent vomiting or diarrhea, extremely vigorous fever, incessant sweating or urination.
constipation with dry bound stools no sensation of abdominal fullness or pain vexing heat for the five hearts red cheeks tidal fever night sweats dry throat and mouth emaciation tongue: crimson with scanty, dry fur pulse: fine and rapid
yin deficiency pattern
bowel movement once every several days stools are not dry and hard but extremely difficult to expel and require a great deal of strength to the point of gasping and sweating fear of cold cold limbs withered essence spirit bright white or dusky complexion cold pain in the abdomen preference for warmth and pressure cold pain of the lumbus and back pulse: deep, slow, fine, forceless
yang deficiency pattern
images of SP and KD yang def and internally generated deficiency cold
