Constipation
Constipation
Concept Constipation refers to a condition of infrequency or difficulty in defecation with discharge of dry and impacted stool
Concept Constipation refers to a condition of infrequency or difficulty in defecation with discharge of dry and impacted stool
Etiology and Pathogenesis 1.Constipation due to heat .2.Constipation due to Qi Stagnation 3.Constipation due to Deficiency of Qi and Blood 4.Constipation due to Cold
Etiology and Pathogenesis 1.Constipation due to heat 2. Constipation due to Qi Stagnation 3.Constipation due to Deficiency of Qi and Blood 4. Constipation due to Cold
Differentiation
Differentiation
1.Constipation due to Heat .Main Manifestations:Constipition,dry stool.fullness and distention in the abdomen and tenderness Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Fever,flushed face,foul breath,restlessness,dry mouth,scanty yellow urine Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A dry and yellow tongue coating,a rapid and slippery pulse
1.Constipation due to Heat Main Manifestations:Constipition,dry stool.fullness and distention in the abdomen and tenderness Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Fever,flushed face,foul breath,restlessness,dry mouth,scanty yellow urine Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A dry and yellow tongue coating,a rapid and slippery pulse
2.Constipation due to Qi Stagnation .Main manifestation:Difficult defecation, but the stool without being dry,abdominal fullness radiating to the hypochondrium Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Bitter taste in the mouth,frequent belching Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A red tongue with thin coating ,a wiry pulse
2.Constipation due to Qi Stagnation Main manifestation:Difficult defecation, but the stool without being dry, abdominal fullness radiating to the hypochondrium Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Bitter taste in the mouth,frequent belching Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis:A red tongue with thin coating ,a wiry pulse
3.Constipation due to Deficiency of Qi and Blood Main manifestation:Difficulty in discharging stool with force Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Profuse sweating and shortness of breath a lustreless complexion,palpitations .Tongue and Pulse:A pale and white tongue with thin coating ,a thready and weak pulse
3.Constipation due to Deficiency of Qi and Blood Main manifestation:Difficulty in discharging stool with force Accompanying Symptoms and Signs: Profuse sweating and shortness of breath, a lustreless complexion,palpitations Tongue and Pulse:A pale and white tongue with thin coating ,a thready and weak pulse
4.Constipation due to Cold Main manifestation:Difficult to discharge dry and an impacted stool,prolapse of rectum in severe cases,occasional cold pain in the abdomen ◆ Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:Soreness of the waist,cold limbs,desire for warmth,clear or frequent urine .Tongue and Pulse:A pale tongue with white coating,a deep and slow pulse
4. Constipation due to Cold Main manifestation:Difficult to discharge dry and an impacted stool,prolapse of rectum in severe cases,occasional cold pain in the abdomen Accompanying Symptoms and Signs:Soreness of the waist,cold limbs,desire for warmth,clear or frequent urine Tongue and Pulse:A pale tongue with white coating,a deep and slow pulse
Treatment
Treatment
Treatment Principle The general treatment principles are moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movement.The supplementary treatment principles are promoting the circulation of qi,dispersing stagnation and clearing away heat in case of constipation due to heat,regulating qi and promoting the circulation of qi in case of constipation due to qi stagnation,and reinforcing qi and invigorating Yin in case of constipation due to deficiency of qi and blood,warming Yang and dispersing cold in case of constipation due to accumulation of cold
Treatment Principle The general treatment principles are moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movement.The supplementary treatment principles are promoting the circulation of qi,dispersing stagnation and clearing away heat in case of constipation due to heat,regulating qi and promoting the circulation of qi in case of constipation due to qi stagnation,and reinforcing qi and invigorating Yin in case of constipation due to deficiency of qi and blood,warming Yang and dispersing cold in case of constipation due to accumulation of cold