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
Qi Stagnation
Causes: Black and tarry stools
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Black and tarry stools
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Blood Stasis
Causes: Black and tarry stools
Qi And Blood Stagnation
Black and tarry stools
Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails, Irritability, Mood swings, Depression, Mottled skin, Foot edema, Abdominal masses, Melena black tarry stool, Menstrual cramps, Amenorrhea, Dark menstrual clots, Dark menstrual blood, Prolonged lochia, Irregular periods, Melasma
Summer Heat
Causes: Sticky stools
Summer Heat with Dampness
Sticky stools
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Dampness
Causes: Sticky stools
Summer Heat with Dampness
Sticky stools
Along with: Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach, Anxiety, Thirst, Chest distension, Loss of appetite
Heat
Causes: Black and tarry stools
Heat in the Blood
Black and tarry stools
Along with: Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia, Hematuria, Vomiting blood, Cough of blood, Nosebleeds, Excessive menstruation
Herbal Formulas for Adhesive Feces
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address adhesive feces
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Transforms Dampness
- Regulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Sticky stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Spreads the Liver Qi
- Unblocks the channels
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xiang Ru San
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Scatters Cold
- Transforms Dampness
- Harmonizes the Middle Burner
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Sticky stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Unblocks painful obstruction
- Relieves pain
- Invigorate Qi
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Unblock Channels
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Summerheat
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Qi
- Removes Dampness
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Summer Heat with Dampness
How it manifests:
Sticky stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Fever, Aversion to cold, Excessive sweating, Headaches, Feeling of heaviness, Tight feeling in chest and stomach...
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Expels Cold and warm the menstruation Blood
- Stops pain
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood stagnation
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Eliminates Blood Stagnation below the diaphragm
- Stops pain
- Promotes Qi movement
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Chai Hu Shu Gan San
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Disperses Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Blood
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Shi Xiao San
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Blood Stagnation
- Eases pain
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Qi Li San
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Invigorates Qi
- Reduces swelling and pain
- Stops bleeding
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Dan Shen Yin
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Invigorates the Blood and removes Blood Stagnation
- Promote Qi movement
- Relieves pain
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Guo Qi Yin
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Warms the menses
- Dispels blood Stagnation
- Nourishes the blood
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
- Stops pain
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Qi And Blood Stagnation
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Chest distension, Chest pain, Stabbing fixed pain, Dark face, Purple lips, Purple nails...
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Addresses these adhesive feces patterns:
Main Actions
- Treats severe fevers and Heat in the Blood system
- Removes Blood Stagnation
Addresses These Adhesive Feces Pattern Variations
Heat in the Blood
How it manifests:
Black and tarry stools
Accompanying symptoms:
Feeling of heat, Red skin eruptions, Thirst, Frequent bleeding, Bloody sputum, Hematochezia...