Liver-Qi Stagnation Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical manifestations
A
feeling of distention of hypochondrium, chest, epigastrium or abdomen
sighing
irregular periods
breast distention before periods
Flux emotional state, moody/depression/ irritable
Feeling wound up
Lump in throat
2
Q
Tongue
A
Normal color (severe cases slightly red on sides)
3
Q
Pulse
A
Wiry, especially on left side
4
Q
Key symptoms
A
distention, depression, moodiness, wiry pulse
5
Q
What can be a precursor to LQS?
A
Liver blood deficiency
6
Q
What can LQS lead to?
A
Liver blood stasis
Liver Heat
7
Q
Menstruation manifestation
A
abdominal pain prior to bleeding
Lack of regulation of cycle
8
Q
Aetiology
A
- Anger
- frustration
- blood deficiency
9
Q
Treatment
A
smooth liver, move qi
