Painful Urination in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different painful urination patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

Urinary pain and discomfort
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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 painful urination pattern
Classical remedies 4 herbal formulas documented

In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), painful urination is often seen as a manifestation of an underlying disharmony within the body's energetic system. According to TCM, the root of this symptom can often be traced to imbalances in the body’s Qi (vital energy), with specific patterns of disharmony leading to pain.

The recognition and identification of the precise pattern are critical because they dictate the treatment strategy in TCM. This holistic approach underscores the importance of restoring balance and harmony to the body as a whole rather than merely addressing the symptom.

TCM Patterns for Painful Urination

Heat

Causes: Painful urination

3 variations documented
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
How it presents with painful urination

Painful urination

Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Lower back pain, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it presents with painful urination

Painful urination

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

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder
How it presents with painful urination

Painful urination

Along with: Hypochondriac pain, Headaches, Dizziness, Red and irritated eyes, Hearing loss, Ear swelling,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Painful urination

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it presents with painful urination

Painful urination

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

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Painful urination

1 variation documented
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Qi Deficiency that transforms into Heat
How it presents with painful urination

Painful urination

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

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Dampness

Causes: Painful urination

1 variation documented
Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner
How it presents with painful urination

Painful urination

Along with: Scanty and yellow urine, Lower back pain, Weakness of lower extremities, Red and swollen feet, Swollen knee, Thick greasy vaginal secretions,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Painful Urination

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address painful urination

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San

Addresses these painful urination patterns:

Heat Qi Deficiency Qi Stagnation

Ba Zheng San

Addresses these painful urination patterns:

Heat Dampness

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Addresses these painful urination patterns:

Heat