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Intestinal Parasite

Jì Shēng Chóng 寄生虫

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Diagnostic Signs

Diagnostic Considerations

abdominal pain that moves with the movement of the parasites, particularly around the periumbilical region, and possibly vomiting of clear fluids or the parasites themselves if the Stomach is disturbed.

Causes & Pathology

Common Causes

Pathological Mechanism

This pattern typically results from improper or unsanitary eating habits and is more common in individuals with cold, weak constitutions. The movement of parasites within the abdomen, particularly in the Small Intestine, leads to pain that shifts location as the parasites move, often being most pronounced around the periumbilical area.

If these parasites disturb the Stomach, they can disrupt the organ's Qi, impairing its descending function and potentially causing vomiting of clear fluids or the parasites themselves. This pattern emphasizes the importance of dietary habits and constitutional factors in the development and manifestation of parasitic infections within the body.

Treatment Approach

Treatment Principle

Kills parasites