Alternating Fever And Chills in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different alternating fever and chills patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Fever and Temperature-Related Conditions
5
TCM Patterns
7
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 5 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each alternating fever and chills pattern
Classical remedies 7 herbal formulas documented

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), alternating fever and chills are seen as manifestations of underlying imbalances within the body. TCM attributes these symptoms to disharmony between Yin and Yang, as well as disruptions in Qi and Blood. Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony is crucial for effective treatment, as TCM aims to restore balance and harmony within the body through tailored therapies.

TCM Patterns for Alternating Fever And Chills

Phlegm

Causes: Alternating fever and chills

2 variations documented
Phlegm-Fluids in the limbs
How it presents with alternating fever and chills

Alternating fever and chills

Along with: Feeling of heaviness, Muscle pain, Lack of sweating, Absence of thirst, Profuse white sputum, Swollen limbs,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm
How it presents with alternating fever and chills

Alternating fever and chills

Along with: Coughing, Asthma, Edema, Stifling sensation in the chest, Dizziness, Profuse white sputum

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Alternating fever and chills

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation
How it presents with alternating fever and chills

Alternating fever and chills

Along with: Hypochondriac distention, Chest distension, Upper abdominal distension, Abdominal distention, Sighing, Melancholia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Blood Stasis

Causes: Alternating fever and chills

1 variation documented
Blood Stagnation with Heat
How it presents with alternating fever and chills

Alternating fever and chills

Along with: Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Guarding of the abdominal musculature, Groin pain, Appendicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Iliac abscess,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Alternating fever and chills

1 variation documented
Blood Deficiency with disharmony of Liver and Spleen
How it presents with alternating fever and chills

Alternating fever and chills

Along with: Chest distension, Chest pain, Anemia, Dizziness, Headaches, Dry mouth,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Alternating fever and chills

1 variation documented
Blood Stagnation with Heat
How it presents with alternating fever and chills

Alternating fever and chills

Along with: Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure, Guarding of the abdominal musculature, Groin pain, Appendicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Iliac abscess,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Alternating Fever And Chills

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address alternating fever and chills

Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang

Addresses these alternating fever and chills patterns:

Blood Stasis Heat

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Addresses these alternating fever and chills patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Da Qing Long Tang

Addresses these alternating fever and chills patterns:

Phlegm

Xiao Yao San

Addresses these alternating fever and chills patterns:

Blood Deficiency

Xiao Qing Long Tang

Addresses these alternating fever and chills patterns:

Phlegm