Small Intestine Disease Patterns

Question 1

Small Intestine Deficiency Cold

Answer 1

Sx: dull pain in lower jiao (LJ) relieved by pressure/warmth, borborygmus, loose stool, frequent or clear/copious urination

T: thin, pale, white coat
P: deep, weak or slow

Question 2

Small Intestine Excess Fire

Answer 2

Sx: frequent urination & painful, urgent, burning feeling, scanty dark yellow or blood urine, irritability, canker sores, desire for cold water

T: red + yellow coat
P: rapid

Question 3

Small Intestine Qi Stagnation

Answer 3

Sx: Low abdominal twist pain (colicky) may extend to scrotum area, abdominal distention, flatulence, borborygmi, relieved by passing gas

T: normal + white coat
P: deep + wiry

Question 4

Small Intestine Disease Patterns Key Points

Answer 4

abnormal urination, loose stool or diarrhea