Constipation ( Bian Bi)

Question 1

What is constipation ?

3 Points

Answer 1

• Difficult or in-frequent defecation
• Hard and dry stools
• Sluggish bowel movements

Question 2

Etiology

Constitutional Yang excess and accumulation of heat in ST/LI ( yang Ming )

Explain how this etiology can cause constipation?

Answer 2

From diet
residual heat from warm/febrile disease which consumes body fluid 

Question 3

Etiology

Qi stagnation

How can Qi stagnation cause constipation?

Answer 3

Emotions, lack of activity can impair the transporting/descending function of Qi-Intestinal content is not eliminated

Question 4

Etiology

SP Qi xu

How can SP qi xu cause constipation?

Answer 4

Improper diet; chronic illness; Adrian; postpartum-qi and xue xu-Lack of movement and dryness

Question 5

Etiology

Yang deficiency with internal cold

How can Yang deficiency with internal cold cause constipation?

Answer 5

From example, chronic illness or aging, too much cold food: cold congeales and flow of qi becomes sluggish

Question 6

Excess heat constipation points ?

Answer 6

ST25 - front mu of LI

ST28 and ST29 move qi in LJ

BL25- back shu LI

TE6- MAIN POINT (fire point, will MOVE things)

LI4 & LI11 - heat

GV14- heat and fever

Question 7

What organs are most likely impared by constipation?

5 Organs

Answer 7

LI
Disfunction of:
SP, ST, LU, KD.

Question 8

Symptoms:

Constipation

4 Points

Answer 8

• ABD pain
• Belching
• Distention
• Lack of appetite