Large Intestine collapse
Large Intestine collapse
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Diagnostic Signs
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Deep (Chen), Weak (Ruo), Fine (Xi)
Key Characteristic Symptoms
Diagnostic Considerations
Key characteristic symptoms of this pattern are the chronic diarrhoea and prolapse anus.
Causes & Pathology
Common Causes
Prolonged overwork without proper rest can cause Spleen and Stomach Deficiency. As a result, the collapse of Large Intestine happens.
Pathological Mechanism
Large Intestine Collapse is a kind of Qi Deficiency in the Large Intestine but the condition is much more severe than any normal Qi Deficiency. It is mostly caused by prolonged Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine Qi Deficiency, or even Spleen Qi Sinking. All above patterns can give rise to chronic diarrhoea and anus prolapse.
Due to the Yang Deficiency of the Stomach and the Spleen, the patients often experiences tiredness after bowel movements, lack of appetite, cold limbs and strong desire to drink warm water and abdomen massage.
Treatment Approach
Treatment Principle
tonify Stomach and Spleen, raise Qi in the Large Intestine.
Recommended Herbal Formulas
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