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Pain Worsened By Pressureaccording to TCM

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Symptom family: General Body Pain and Discomfort

Root Causes of Pain Worsened By Pressure in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Pain worsened by pressure according to TCM.

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  • Yang Excess
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Yang Excess

Yang Excess in TCM refers to a state where there is an overabundance of Yang energy, leading to symptoms of heat and hyperactivity in the body. This pattern of disharmony often arises from factors like stress, excessive physical activity, overconsumption of spicy or heating foods, or an internal imbalance that causes Yang to flare up. Symptoms of Yang Excess include a feeling of heat, red face, irritability, restlessness, thirst, constipation, and a rapid, forceful pulse. Treatment in TCM for Yang Excess aims to cool down and subdue the excessive Yang while nurturing Yin energy to restore balance.... see more

Yang Excess Patterns That Can Lead to Pain Worsened By Pressure

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Yang Excess or Full Yang Pain worsens by pressure, Feeling hot, Hyperactivity, Lack of sweating, Heat intolerance, Constipation Da Cheng Qi Tang

TCM Herbal Formulas for Pain Worsened By Pressure

See more details below about Da Cheng Qi Tang, a herbal formula used to address pain worsened by pressure.

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  • Yang Excess
  • Formulas that purge heat accumulation

Top Formula for Yang Excess:
Da Cheng Qi Tang

Suitable for Yang Excess patterns that may cause pain worsened by pressure, such as Yang Excess or Full Yang

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Formulas that purge Heat accumulation

These formulas are suitable for some pain worsened by pressure-causing patterns like Yang Excess or Full Yang.

One such formula is Da Cheng Qi Tang, with rhubarb as a key herb.

TCM Herbs for Pain Worsened By Pressure

See more details below about Rhubarb (Da Huang), a herb used to address pain worsened by pressure.

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  • Purgative herbs that drain downward

Purgative herbs that drain downward

Pain worsened by pressure can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.

One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for pain worsened by pressure, like Da Cheng Qi Tang.