ST Patterns

Question 1

• Epigastric pain w/ burining sensation, hunger w/ no desire to eat, nausea/vomiting (rebellious ST qi) + (5-center heat, night sweats, dry mouth/throat)
• T: Red w/ little coating
• P: Thin, rapid

Answer 1

ST Yin Deficiency

Question 2

• Dull/vague/cold pain in the epigastrum relived by warmth/pressure/eating + (cold/weak limbs, vomiting clear fluids, preference for warm food/drinks
• T: Pale, moist
• P: Deep, weak and slow

Answer 2

ST Deficiency Cold

Question 3

• Insatiable hunger, bad breath, painful/swollen/bleeding gums, thirst w/ desire to drink cold water, vomit w/ sour bitter taste, mouth sores/ulcers, GERD, constipation w/ dry stool
• T: Red w/ yellow coating
• P: Slippery, rapid

Answer 3

ST Fire

Question 4

• Acute/severe/colicky epigastric/abdominal pain relieved by vomiting/warmth, diarrhea w/ undigested food, no thirst, cold limbs, profuse/clear saliva
• T: Pale w/ moist, white coating
• P: Wiry or deep, tight

Answer 4

Cold Invading the ST

Question 5

• Sour vomiting, epigastric/abdominal pain/distention, sticky/foul diarrhea, GERD
• T: Thick, greasy coat
• P: Slippery or deep, forceful

Answer 5

Food Stagnation

Question 6

• Severe/stabbing epigastric pain that is worse after eating/with pressure, nausea, vommiting, dull complexion
• T: Purple/purplish spotting
• P: Wiry, choppy

Answer 6

Blood Stagnation in the ST