Symptom families: Upper Abdominal Pain and Discomfort, Chest Discomfort & Sensations
Parent symptom: Upper Abdominal Pain
Explore below more details about what might cause Epigastric pain worsen by pressure according to TCM.
Yin Excess in TCM is a pattern of disharmony characterized by an overabundance of Yin energy, leading to symptoms of dampness and coldness in the body. This condition often results from an imbalance where the cooling, moistening aspects of Yin overshadow the warm, active qualities of Yang energy. Symptoms can include a feeling of heaviness, lethargy, cold sensations, pale complexion, and possibly edema or fluid retention. Digestive issues such as poor appetite, bloating, and loose stools may also be present, reflecting the impact of excess Yin on the body's metabolic processes. Treatment in TCM for Yin Excess focuses on reducing the excess Yin and stimulating Yang energy to restore balance. ... see more
Pattern Name | Relevant Symptoms | Relevant Formulas |
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Yin Excess | Epigastric pain worsen by pressure, Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Polyuria, Feeling of oppression of the chest, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge, Lack of appetite, Pain relieved by heat, Chills, Cold extremities, Pale urine... see more | Wu Ling San | Wu Pi Yin |
Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address epigastric pain worsen by pressure, organized by cause and by formula type.
Suitable for Yin Excess patterns that may cause epigastric pain worsen by pressure, such as Yin Excess
Learn moreFormula | Patterns Suitable For |
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Wu Ling San | Yin Excess |
Wu Pi Yin | Yin Excess |
These formulas are suitable for some epigastric pain worsen by pressure-causing patterns like Yin Excess.
One such formula is Wu Ling San, with water plantain as a key herb.
Other formulas of this category are listed in the table below.
Formula | Patterns Suitable For (if applicable) |
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Wu Ling San | Yin Excess |
Wu Pi Yin | Yin Excess |
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address epigastric pain worsen by pressure, organized by herb category.
Epigastric pain worsen by pressure can be treated by these herbs when caused by excessive dampness in the body, aiding in eliminating damp through diuretic action.
One such herb is Water Plantain (Ze Xie), a key herb in some formulas recommended for epigastric pain worsen by pressure, like Wu Ling San.
Other herbs of this category are listed in the table below.
Herb | Formulas they belong to (if applicable) |
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Water Plantain (Ze Xie) | Wu Ling San |
Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling) | Wu Pi Yin |
Ginger Peel (Sheng Jiang Pi) | Wu Pi Yin |
Epigastric pain worsen by pressure can be treated by these herbs when it is a consequence of excess heat in the blood, helping to cool and detoxify the blood.
One such herb is Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi), a key herb in some formulas recommended for epigastric pain worsen by pressure, like Wu Pi Yin.