Syndrome Differentiation - Large Intestine

Question 1

Damp Heat in Large Intestine

Answer 1

• Lower abdominal pain (also uterus, bladder)
• Mucus and possibly blood in stools
• Tenesmus (lower abdominal cramp that feels like you need to go to the toilet but don’t)
• Watery diarrhoea (can be explosive)
• Burning sensation in anus
• Dry mouth
• Thirsty - no desire to drink
• Feeling of Heaviness
• Tongue: Thick Yellow Coating at back of tongue
• Pulse: Strong, Slippery

Question 2

Consumption of Fluids in Large Intestine

Answer 2

• Dry Stools
• Constipation
• Dry Mouth
• Bad Breath
• Headaches
• Tongue: Dry, Pale
• Pulse: Thin, Rough

Question 3

Cold in Large Intestine

Answer 3

• Feeling Cold (especially in lower abdomen)
• Acute Pain (worse with bowel movement)
• Diarrhoea or Loose Stools
• Cramping
• Tongue: Thick White Coating
• Pulse: Slow, Taught

Question 4

Qi Stagnation in Large Intestine

Answer 4

• Pain (lower abdomen)
• Inability to let go
• Headache
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Tongue: Slightly Enlarged
• Pulse: Taught