Liver and Gallbladder patterns Flashcards

1
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Depression
Distention in the hypochondriac region
Irritability and agitation
Frequent sighing
Irregular menstruation
Breast distension (in women)
Thin white tongue coat
String-like (wiry) pulse

what is the pattern?

A

Liver Qi depression

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Depression
Distention in the hypochondriac region
Susceptible to fright
Aversion to cold
Cold limbs
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Pale tongue with white coat
Sunken slow weak pulse

what is the pattern?

A

Liver Yang deficiency

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3
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Depression
Distention in the hypochondriac region

are shared symptoms of which Liver patterns?

A

Liver qi depression

Liver yang deficiency

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4
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Blurred vision
Insomnia
Fine pulse

are shared symptoms of which Liver patterns?

A

Liver yin deficiency

Liver blood deficiency

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5
Q

Blurred vision
Insomnia
Fine pulse
Dizziness
Headache
Dry eyes
Thirst
Dry throat
Scanty tongue coat

what is the pattern?

A

Liver yin deficiency

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6
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Blurred vision
Insomnia
Fine pulse
Sallow complexion
Amenorrhoea
Brittle nails
Muscle tension
Pale lips
Pale tongue
Choppy pulse

what is the pattern?

A

Liver blood deficiency

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7
Q

Hypochondriac pain and distension

what are the patterns with this symptom?

A

Liver depression and blood stasis

Dampness-heat in the liver meridian

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8
Q

Hypochondriac pain and distension
Depression
Formation of mass in hypochondriac region or lesser abdomen
Purple tongue or purple spots on tongue
String-like choppy pulse

what is the pattern?

A

Liver depression and blood stasis

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9
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Hypochondriac pain and distension
Itching, painful & swollen genitalia
Ear pain with purulent discharge
Red tongue with yellow slimy coat
Rapid and slippery pulse

what is the pattern?

A

Damp Heat in the liver meridian

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10
Q

what is syncope?

A

fainting

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11
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Convulsion
Tremor
Spasms

what is the pattern?

A

Internal stirring of Liver Wind

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12
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Dizziness
Flushed face
Tendency to fall asleep
Sudden attack of syncope
Shaking of head
Tremor of limbs
Irritability
Irascibility
Red tongue
String-like pulse

what is the pattern?

A

Liver Yang transforming into Wind

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13
Q

Spasm in the liver meridian
Stretching pain with cold sensation in the lower abdomen and testicles

what is the pattern?

A

Cold stagnating in the liver meridian

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14
Q

Hypochondriac pain and distention
Nausea
Bitter taste
Fever
Chills
Jaundice
Abdominal pain
Thick sticky yellow tongue coat
Rapid and slippery pulse

A

Liver-gallbladder Damp Heat

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15
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Hypochondriac pain and distention
Nausea
Bitter taste
Timidity
Easily frightened
Insomnia
Dreamful sleep
Chest oppression
Frequent sighing
Dizziness
Vomiting
White slimy tongue coat
String-like (wiry) pulse
Vexation

A

Depressed gallbladder with harassing phlegm

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16
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Irritability
Insomnia
Irascibility
Hypochondriac distension
Bitter taste
Ear pain
Tinnitus
Red tongue with yellow coat

A

Gallbladder Heat

17
Q

Irritability
Insomnia
Panic distension
Suspicion
Sighing
Nervousness
Lassitude
Dizziness

A

Gallbladder Qi deficiency

18
Q

Dizziness
Headache
Flushed face
Bitter taste
Tinnitus
String-like pulse
Vertex headache
Hearing impairment
Blurred vision

A

Ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang
(Liver Yang rising)

19
Q

Dizziness
Headache
Flushed face
Bitter taste
Tinnitus
String-like pulse
Hearing impairment
Blurred vision
Blood-shot eyes
Hematuria, hemopysis or epistaxis when severe
Mental irritability
Yellow tongue coat
Rapid pulse

A

Liver fire flaming upward