Title: Understanding "Syndromes of Concurrent Yang Deficiency"
Author: Chai Xiaoyang, TCM Practitioner (Practice License No.: 141410105001067) This article is written by Dr. Chai Xiaoyang, based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, and is intended for popular science reference only. The professional qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.
As recorded in "Treatise on Cold Damage," "When there are concurrent Yang deficiency syndromes, the Taiyang syndrome ceases, but there is intermittent fever, profuse sweating of the hands and feet, difficult defecation, and delirium. Purging will alleviate the condition." Although this "concurrent Yang deficiency" refers to the combined disease of the Yangming and Taiyang meridians, it reveals a core TCM thought: the same organ can simultaneously present with contradictory manifestations of cold and heat, and abnormal rising and descending. The alternating occurrence of constipation and diarrhea is a typical example.
Title: TCM Treatment for Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea
The alternating occurrence of constipation and diarrhea is a common clinical symptom, which is often caused by the imbalance of the spleen and stomach in TCM. The TCM treatment for this condition focuses on adjusting the balance of the spleen and stomach, and can be divided into the following types:
1. Deficiency of the spleen and kidney, leading to dampness and heat: The treatment should focus on invigorating the spleen and kidney, clearing dampness and heat, and promoting the smooth flow of Qi.
2. Stagnation of Qi and blood in the liver and gallbladder: The treatment should focus on regulating the liver and gallbladder, promoting the circulation of Qi and blood, and resolving the stagnation.
3. Deficiency of the spleen and stomach, leading to dampness and cold: The treatment should focus on invigorating the spleen and stomach, warming and removing dampness, and promoting the digestion and absorption of food.
Title: Conclusion
In conclusion, the treatment of alternating constipation and diarrhea in TCM requires a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and the specific pathogenesis. By adjusting the balance of the body and treating the root cause, TCM can effectively alleviate the symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients.