Lower Abdominal Fullness in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different lower abdominal fullness patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Lower Abdominal Pain and Discomfort Abdominal Distension and Fullness
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TCM Patterns
4
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 2 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each lower abdominal fullness pattern
Classical remedies 4 herbal formulas documented
Related conditions

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches lower abdominal fullness not as an isolated symptom but as a sign of imbalance within the body's energetic systems. TCM theory suggests that such physical manifestations arise when the flow of Qi (energy), Blood, or Body Fluids is obstructed or when there is an imbalance between the body's fundamental substances.

Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony causing the symptom is crucial for TCM practitioners, as it guides the selection of the most appropriate and effective treatment methods.

TCM Patterns for Lower Abdominal Fullness

Heat

Causes: Hypogastric fullness, Hypogastrium fullness, Hypogastric fullness and pain

3 variations documented
Greater Yang Accumulation of Blood
How it presents with lower abdominal fullness

Hypogastric fullness

Along with: Lower abdominal distension, Lower abdominal fullness, Hematuria, Restlessness

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it presents with lower abdominal fullness

Hypogastrium fullness

Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite,

Damp-Heat in the Bladder
How it presents with lower abdominal fullness

Hypogastric fullness and pain

Along with: Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary burning, Urination stopping in the middle of flow, Dark urine, Cloudy urine, Hematuria,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: Hypogastrium fullness, Hypogastric fullness and pain

2 variations documented
Damp-Heat in the Liver
How it presents with lower abdominal fullness

Hypogastrium fullness

Along with: Hypochondrial fullness and distention with pain alleviated by warmth, Abdominal fullness, Lower abdominal fullness, Bitter taste in the mouth, Sticky taste in the mouth, Loss of appetite,

Damp-Heat in the Bladder
How it presents with lower abdominal fullness

Hypogastric fullness and pain

Along with: Frequent and urgent urination, Urinary burning, Urination stopping in the middle of flow, Dark urine, Cloudy urine, Hematuria,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Lower Abdominal Fullness

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address lower abdominal fullness

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Addresses these lower abdominal fullness patterns:

Heat Dampness

Yin Chen Hao Tang

Addresses these lower abdominal fullness patterns:

Heat Dampness

Ba Zheng San

Addresses these lower abdominal fullness patterns:

Heat Dampness

Tao He Cheng Qi Tang

Addresses these lower abdominal fullness patterns:

Heat