Liver Syndrome Differentiation

Question 1

Describe the common symptoms of Liver syndromes

Answer 1

Irritability, anxiety, depression, anger

Headaches, dizziness

Digestive issues - bloating, constipation, indigestion

Red eyes

Insomnia, vivid dreams

Tension/ pain in ribcage or chest area

Question 2

Describe the unique symptoms of Liver qi stagnation and in relation to menstruation

Answer 2

Pain in the chest, side of rib cage

Pain in belly from distension

Digestion issues

Mood swings

Breast pain before period

Irregular periods, too much or too little blood due to blockage

Sometimes blood bursts out trying to find a way out

Question 3

Describe symptoms of Liver blood deficiency and its effect on menstruation

Answer 3

Dry and brittle nails

Tightness in the joints and fingers

Dry skin

Dry eyes

Scanty, delayed, or light periods due to insufficiency of blood

Question 4

Describe the symptoms of Liver yin deficiency and in relation to menstruation

Answer 4

Feeling hot, in body and face, hot flushes

Night sweats

Dry mouth and throat and eyes

Red tongue little or not coating

Irregular periods, early periods, shortened cycles

Question 5

What are the symptoms of Liver heat and in relation to menstruation

Answer 5

Intense irritability and frustration
Red face
Dry mouth
Bitter taste
Headaches

Early, heavy periods with dark clots
Painful periods

Question 6

What are the symptoms of Liver Fire and its effect on menstruation?

Answer 6

Explosive anger
Dry mouth
Bitter taste
Intense headaches

Early, heavy periods with dark clots
Very painful periods

All of the symptoms of liver heat but worse and more intense

Question 7

What are the symptoms of Liver Yang Rising and its effect on menstruation?

Answer 7

Headache on sides of head
Temples
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Tinnitus
Red face
Hot flashes

Early heavy periods with clots
Short cycles
Severe PMS

Comes from yin deficiency and qi stagnation

Question 8

What are the symptoms of Yang Hyperactivity and its effect on menstruation?

Answer 8

Headaches on sides of the head
Dizziness or vertigo
Tinnitus
Red eyes and face
Hot flushes
Insomnia

Irregular, heavy or painful periods with clots
Shortened cycles
Severe PMS

Comes from Liver Yin Deficiency and excerbated by heat

Question 9

What are the symptoms of Liver Wind and its effect on menstruation?

Answer 9

Twitching and shaking limbs
Dizziness and vertigo
Severe headaches
Numbness or tingling of the limbs
Blurred vision

Menstruation:
Heavy, excessive, painful
Irregular cycle
Unpredictable flow
Unpredictable cycle