SI Patterns

Question 1

• Sx: Dull pain in the lower abdomen (relieved by pressure/warmth), boborygmi, loose stool, frequent/clear copious urination + intolerance of cold, cold limbs, low energy
• T: Pale, flabby w/ thin white coating
• P: Deep, weak and slow

Answer 1

SI Deficiency Cold

Question 2

• Sx: Frequent urination w/ painful/urgent/burning sensation, scanty/dark yellow possibly bloody urine, irritability + thirst w/ desire to drink cold water, sore throat, canker sores, tongue ulcers
• T: Red w/ yellow (dry) coating
• P: Rapid, surging

Answer 2

SI Excess Fire

Question 3

• Sx: Lower abdominal twisting/colicky pain, abdominal distention, dislike of pressure on the abdomen, boborygmi, abdominal pain relieved by passsing gas
• T: Normal, white coating
• P: Deep, wiry

Answer 3

SI Qi Stagnation