Lower Abdominal Oppression in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different lower abdominal oppression patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Lower Abdominal Pain and Discomfort Abdominal Distension and Fullness Abdominal Pressure and Rigidity
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 4 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each lower abdominal oppression pattern
Classical remedies 3 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches lower abdominal oppression as a symptom indicative of underlying imbalances within the body's organ systems and qi (vital energy) flow. TCM theory suggests that this sensation arises from disruptions in the harmonious balance of Yin and Yang, Qi Deficiency or Stagnation, or the presence of pathogenic factors such as Dampness or Cold.

Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony is essential in TCM, as treatments are tailored to correct these imbalances, thereby alleviating the symptom and addressing its root cause.

TCM Patterns for Lower Abdominal Oppression

Yang Deficiency

Causes: Lower abdominal pressure

1 variation documented
Kidney Yang Deficiency
How it presents with lower abdominal oppression

Lower abdominal pressure

Along with: Lower back pain, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Weak and cold knees, Lower back coldness, Chills,

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Lower abdominal pressure

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it presents with lower abdominal oppression

Lower abdominal pressure

Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Lower abdominal pressure

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it presents with lower abdominal oppression

Lower abdominal pressure

Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Lower abdominal pressure

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it presents with lower abdominal oppression

Lower abdominal pressure

Along with: Irritability, Spontaneous sweat, Eye hyperemia, Dry mouth, Palpitations, Lower abdominal oppression,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Lower Abdominal Oppression

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address lower abdominal oppression

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San

Addresses these lower abdominal oppression patterns:

Qi Deficiency Qi Stagnation Heat

Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan

Addresses these lower abdominal oppression patterns:

Yang Deficiency

Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan

Addresses these lower abdominal oppression patterns:

Yang Deficiency