Adhesive Feces in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different adhesive feces patterns according to TCM theory
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Adhesive feces refer to bowel movements that are notably sticky or gluey, causing them to cling to the toilet bowl. This symptom can indicate an abnormal digestive process, where the consistency of stool is altered significantly.
Adhesive feces can range from mildly sticky to severely glue-like, making defecation difficult and sometimes leading to complications like blockages or impaction. This condition can be a standalone issue or accompany other digestive symptoms, providing key insights into the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches adhesive feces as a sign of internal disharmony, specifically related to patterns of Dampness and Heat within the body. TCM does not isolate symptoms but views them within the context of the body's holistic balance.
Adhesive feces, in TCM, are often seen as a manifestation of excessive Dampness mingling with Heat, leading to the sticky quality of stools. This perspective underscores the importance of identifying and addressing the underlying imbalances, rather than merely treating the symptom itself.
TCM Patterns for Adhesive Feces
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause adhesive feces
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)
Purple tongue with dark spots
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Deep (Chen), Fine (Xi)
Purple tongue with dark spots
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Summer Heat with Dampness
Diagnostic signs
Rapid (Shu), Soggy (Ru)
Red tongue with white sticky coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Summer Heat with Dampness
Diagnostic signs
Rapid (Shu), Soggy (Ru)
Red tongue with white sticky coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Heat in the Blood
Diagnostic signs
Rapid (Shu)
Red tongue
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Adhesive Feces
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address adhesive feces