Hypochondrial Pain Flashcards
Where is hypochondrial pain located?
Under the ribs
What causes liver qi stagnation?
Repressed negative emotions (such as anger)
What does long term liver yin xu cause over time?
Liver qi stagnation
What is the pulse with Liver Qi Stagnation always going to feel like?
Wiry
Closely related to emotional state, hypochondrial distension, chest oppression, slight breathlessness, poor appetite, frequent sighing, belching, t: unaffected, p: wiry, possibly liver position is what syndrome?
Liver Qi Stagnation
What is the treatment principle?
Soothe Liver and move qi
Stabbing and fixed hypochondrial pain, pain worse at night, possibly a mass felt on palpitation, t: purple, p: choppy l, is what syndrome?
Liver Blood Stasis
What is the treatment principle for Liver Blood Stasis?
Soothe Liver, move qi and stasis and encourage circulation
Dull pain and fullness in hypochondrium, heaviness in body rather than limbs, sticky taste or sensation, nausea, yellow sclera, dark urine, t: sticky yellow coating on inner sides, p: slippery and rapid, is what syndrome?
Damp Heat in Liver and GB
What is the treatment principle of Damp Heat in Liver and GB?
Soother Liver, clear heat, and resolve damp
Mild pain and distension, pms, frequent sighing, depression, moodiness, dizziness, insomnia, tingling of limbs, blurred vision, scanty periods/amenorrhea, tiredness, poor memory, t: pale/thin, p: choppy or fine, is what syndrome?
Liver Blood Xu
What is the treatment principle for Liver Blood Xu?
Nourish blood, soothe liver, and move qi
Many similar symptoms of blood xu but pronounced dryness, dry throat, dry eyes, dry skin and hair, t: red, c: peeled, p: floating and empty, is what syndrome?
Liver Yin Xu
What is the treatment of Liver Yin Xu?
Nourish blood, soother liver and move qi
