Stomach Patterns

Question 1

True or False: Lack of appetite in the morning is a key symptom of ST Yin Deficiency?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which pattern presents with thirst:
ST Qi Deficiency
ST Deficient and Cold
ST Yin Deficiency

Answer 2

ST Yin Deficiency

Question 3

Digestive discomfort paired with cracks in the center of the tongue is indicative of:

Answer 3

ST Qi Deficiency
ST Deficient and Cold
ST Yin Deficiency

Question 4

A Weak pulse in the moderate level of the right guan position is indicative of:
ST Qi Deficiency
ST Yin Deficiency

Answer 4

ST Qi Deficiency

Question 5

True/False: ST Deficient and Cold may present with vomiting of clear fluids.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All of the following are symptoms of Blood Stasis in the ST EXCEPT:
  Vomiting of Blood 
  Mild epigastric pain 
  Epigastric pain worse with pressure 
  Nausea

Answer 6

Mild epigastric pain

Question 7

True/False: Retention of Food in the ST is always an acute pattern?

Answer 7

False

Can be chronic due to SP Qi deficiency

Question 8

Your patient complains of digestive troubles: bloating and pain in the epigastrium, nausea, and thirst without desire to drink. You suspect:
  ST Heat 
  Cold Invading the ST 
  Damp-Heat in the ST 
  Stasis of Blood in the ST

Answer 8

Damp heat in the ST

SP Qi deficiency leads to poor digestion and dampness and mix with ST Heat.

Question 9

All of the following are symptoms of Cold Invading the ST EXCEPT:
  Bad breath 
  Vomiting 
  Deep and Slow pulse 
  Severe pain

Answer 9

Bad Breath

Bad breath is ST Heat