TCM II - Blood Stasis vs Qi Stasis

Question 1

Blood stasis
Vs.
Qi Stasis

Answer 1

Qi Stagnation:
Pain, Distension: More distension
Location: Moving pain
Character: Feeling of fullness
Abdominal masses: Come and go
Face and skin: No changes
Tongue: Slightly purple
Pulse: Wiry

Blood Statis:
Pain, Distension: More pain
Location: Fixed pain
Character: Stabbing pain
Abdominal masses: Fixed
Face and skin: Dry, possibly purple
Tongue: Purple/purple spots
Pulse: Tight or choppy