Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking
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Diagnostic Signs
Pale tongue with white coating
Empty (Xu), Weak (Ruo)
Key Characteristic Symptoms
Other Associated Symptoms
Diagnostic Considerations
Key characteristic symptoms of this pattern are the fatigue, listlessness and prolapse of Organs such as Stomach, Uterus, Intestines, anus, vagina or Bladder.
Causes & Pathology
Common Causes
Qi Collapsing or Sinking derives from Qi Deficiency. Prolonged working without proper rest can make the situation worse.
A difficult birth-giving can exhaust the general Qi. Thus the Organs of the Lower Burner fail to hold Qi properly.
Pathological Mechanism
Qi Collapse (or "Qi Sinking") is a form of Qi Deficiency so there are overlapping symptoms such as general weakness, fatigue, aversion to speak, short of breath, dizziness and etc.
On top of that, the weakened Qi fails to perform its holding functions, hence the prolapsing of the Organs. The patients also feels the bearing down of the abdomen. The Qi also can not hold Body Fluids, resulting in frequent and urgent urination, incontinence as well as extreme chronic diarrhea.
Treatment Approach
Treatment Principle
Tonify and rise Qi
Recommended Herbal Formulas
Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations
Balance diets and try these foods that rich in nutrition but also easy to digest such as rise, meat, fish, shrimps. Avoid cold, raw, spicy or greasy foods.
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