Large intestine channel Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms along the main channel of the Large intestine?
Sore throat, toothache, epistaxis, runny nose, swollen and painful gums, swollen eyes, pain along the course of the channel.
What is the function of the Large intestine?
Controls passage and conduction
Transforms stools and reabsorbs fluid
Emotionally related to the capacity to let go.
What are the signs and symptoms of Damp heat in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
Diarrhoea Abdominal pain not relieved by bowel movement Smelly stools Mucus or blood in stool Burning anus Scanty dark urine Fever, sweating, feeling hot Thirst with no desire to drink Heavy body
What is the pulse and tongue in Damp heat in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
T: Red with sticky yellow coat
P: Slippery and rapid
What is the treatment principle of Damp heat in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
TP: Clear heat, resolve damp, stop diarrhoea
What are the signs and symptoms of Heat in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
Constipation Dry stools Burning and swelling of anus Dry tongue Burning mouth Scanty dark urine
What is the pulse and tongue in Heat in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
T: Thick dry yellow coat (or brown or black coat if heat is severe)
P: full and rapid
What is the treatment principle of Heat in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
TP: Clear heat in the Large Intestine and Stomach, promote body fluids.
What are the signs and symptoms of Heat obstructing Large Intestine (FULL)?
Constipation Abdominal distention and pain which is worse for pressure Burning in anus High fever or tidal fever (worse in arvo) Thirst Sweating (esp. on limbs) Vomiting Delirium
What is the pulse and tongue in Heat obstructing Large Intestine (FULL)?
T: Thick dry yellow coat and red body (Or brown or black coat if heat is severe)
P: Full and deep
What is the treatment principle of Heat obstructing Large Intestine (FULL)?
TP: Clear heat in the stomach and large intestine, promote bowel movement.
What are the signs and symptoms of Qi Stagnation in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
Constipation Bitty stools Abdominal distension and pain Irritability Aggravated by stress
What is the pulse and tongue in Qi Stagnation in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
T: Normal or slightly red on sides
P: Wiry
What is the treatment principle of Qi Stagnation in the Large Intestine (FULL)?
TP: Move Qi in the large intestine (& resolve liver qi stasis).
What are the signs and symptoms of Cold invading the Large Intestine (FULL)?
Diarrhoea Sudden cramping abdominal pain Diarrhoea with pain Feeling of cold Cold sensation in the abdomen
What is the pulse and tongue in Cold invading the Large Intestine (FULL)?
T: Thick white coating
P: Deep and tight (deep due to cold holding it down and tight due to the contraction of cold)
What is the treatment principle of Cold invading the Large Intestine (FULL)?
TP: Expel cold from the Large Intestine, warm the lower burner
What are the signs and symptoms of Cold in the Large Intestine?
Constipation Loose stools like duck droppings Dull abdominal pain Borborygmi Pale urine Cold limbs
What is the pulse and tongue in Cold in the Large Intestine?
T: Pale
P: Deep and weak
What is the treatment principle of Cold in the Large Intestine?
TP: Tonify and warm the Large Intestine and Spleen
What are the signs and symptoms of Collapse of the Large Intestine (EMPTY)?
Constipation Chronic diarrhoea Rectal prolapse Haemorrhoids Tiredness after bowel movements Cold limbs No appetite Mental exhaustion Desire for warm drinks Like abdominal massage
What is the pulse and tongue in Collapse of the Large Intestine (EMPTY)?
T: Pale
P: Deep, fine and weak
What is the treatment principle of Collapse of the Large Intestine (EMPTY)?
TP: Tonify Stomach and Spleen, raise yang qi
What are the signs and symptoms of Large Intestine dry (EMPTY)?
Constipation Dry stools Dry mouth and throat Thin body Dizziness Foul breath
What is the pulse and tongue in Large Intestine dry (EMPTY)?
T: Dry with rootless coat, either pale or red body.
What is the treatment principle of Large Intestine dry (EMPTY)?
TP: promote fluids in the Large Intestine.
What is the Large Intestine affected by?
o Large intestine pathologies: cold, heat, damp heat, dryness and qi stasis.
What are the full patterns of the Large Intestine?
Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine Heat in the Large Intestine Heat obstructing the Large Intestine Cold invading the Large Intestine Qi stagnation in the Large Intestine
What are the empty patterns of the Large Intestine?
Large Intestine dry
Large intestine cold
Collapse of Large Intestine
What are the key symptoms of Damp-Heat in the Large Intestine?
Abdominal pain, diarrhoea with mucus, blood in the stools.
What are the key symptoms of heat in the Large Intestine?
Dry stools, burning sensation in the anus, thick yellow dry tongue coating.
What are the key symptoms of heat obstructing the large intestine?
Constipation, abdominal pain, fever, thick dry yellow coating.
What are the key symptoms of cold invading the Large Intestine?
Sudden abdominal pain, diarrhoea, feeling of cold.
How does cold effect the large intestine?
- Cold interferes with the movement of Qi in the Lower Burner and causes a sudden stagnation of Qi, which results in sudden pain which is severe and cramping which indicates cold.
- Cold interferes with the Large Intestines function of absorption of Fluids, hence diarrhoea.
- Tight pulse can reflect cold.
What are the key symptoms of Qi stagnation in the Large Intestine?
Abdominal distention and pain, bitty stools
What are the key symptoms of Large Intestine Dry?
Dry stools which are difficult to discharge, thin body.
What are the key symptoms of Large Intestine cold?
Loose stools, dull abdominal pain and cold limbs.
What are the key symptoms of collapse of large intestine?
Chronic diarrhoea and prolapsed ani.
