Syndromes of the Stomach and Spleen Flashcards
Spleen Qi deficiency develops after prolonged illness, ____ exertion and _________ diet
Over exertion
unbalanced diet
with Sp qi xu what function is impaired?
T & T
How does Sp qi xu present as a widespread deficiency all throughout the body?
Since spleen is source of nutritive qi and blood production,
deficiency of spleen syndrome will present as widespread
deficiency throughout the body
Ascending function of spleen being impaired results in Spleen qi _______
Sinking
Spleen qi xu symptoms
Sallow complexion Emaciation ( thin or weak ) Lethargy dislike of speaking reduced appetite Abdominal distention or sinking pressure loose stool prolapse of organs or anus T pale C thin white P slow, weak or soft and thready
What causes a dysfunction in controlling blood?
prolonged illness, over work by weakening the Spleen
when T and T is impaired it affects the production of _________ qi
Nutritive qi
Blood is made by ….
mixing nutritive qi & body fluid, both
elements directly rely on the spleen functions
Spleen not controlling Blood symptoms
Pale complexion lethargy no desire to speak broken blood vessels, resulting in rash of purple spots bloody stool heavy menses flow abnormal uterine bleeding T pale P thready and weak
invasion of cold-damp in Spleen is caused by prolonged exposure to water -
wading, competitive swimming, caught in rain, sitting
and sleeping in damp environment
T/F?
T
invasion of cold-damp in Sp may also be caused by consumption of these types of foods
Cold, raw, damp forming foods, such as dairy
If there is cold-damp in the Spleen the ______ jiao will be affected , impairing the main function of the spleen, which is?
middle
T & T
Dampness ______ meridian channels and impedes qi circulation
blocks
Spleen cold-damp symptoms
Fullness and distention in MiddleJ feeling cold in Middle Jiao Loss of appetite sticky dense saliva heavy body and head loose stool diarrhea C thick sticky and white P soft
Damp heat in Spleen and Stomach is most common from which foods
Greasy, fatty, sweet foods and alcohol
Oral medications do not cause damp heat
T/F
F
Prolonged use of oral medication often creates this
syndrome
Damp heat in the SP and ST may also be caused by invasion of external pathogenic ____ ____
damp heat
damp heat impairs the normal functions of the Spleen to _______, ______ transform and transport
receive and digest
Blockage by damp impairs the natural flow of qi leading to _________ and ________
heaviness and fullness
The heat causes the damp in the middle jiao to
rise and stir up the bile, which permeates the ______ and ____ (excess earth element violating wood element)
muscle and skin
Damp heat in the Spleen
middle jiao fullness and distention loss of appetite nausea vomiting bitter taste and stickiness in the mouth body heaviness lethargy bright yellow face eyes and skin loose stool scanty yellow urine C sticky and yellow P soft and rapid
How do you get retention of food in the Stomach?
Irregular eating, excessive eating & eating foods that are
difficult to digest
Dysfunction in digestion causes turbid Stomach qi to do what?
Rebel up in order to empty the Fu
how will retention of food in the Stomach affect the other fu organs?
All Fu rely on each other to work as a whole system, so
retention in the stomach will affect the separation of
clear from turbid along the remaining Fu organs
