After-meal Stomach Pain and Midnight Stomach Pain: One Character "Xu" and Two Types of "Fire"

Title: Why Do Some People Feel Stomach Pain Half an Hour After Eating, While Others Wake Up in the Middle of the Night?

Author: Zhu Yongbing, a practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician (Practice License Number: застрялдолжен быть теплымсны хаотичныесогласночто мы передаем информацию000пять-шестьключевые точки позвоночника). This article is written by Dr. Zhu Yongbing and is based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, intended for popular science reference only. The professional qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.

The same stomach pain, why do some people start to feel a subtle ache half an hour after eating, while others are woken up by pain in the middle of the night? In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, this often hides two completely different types of "fire"—one is "deficient fire" and the other is "excess fire". Deficient fire is like the embers left in a stove, warm and slow but continuously consuming the body; excess fire is like a sudden burst of fierce flames from a furnace...

Title: What Are the Differences Between Deficient Fire and Excess Fire?

Deficient fire is often associated with symptoms such as fatigue, low body temperature, and a desire for warmth. It is believed to be caused by a deficiency in the body's Yin and Yang, leading to an imbalance in the body's internal environment. On the other hand, excess fire is characterized by symptoms such as fever, irritability, and a red tongue with a thick coating. It is believed to be caused by an excess of heat in the body, which can lead to various diseases.

Title: How to Differentiate and Treat Stomach Pain Caused by Deficient Fire and Excess Fire

In TCM, the diagnosis and treatment of stomach pain are based on the understanding of the patient's overall condition. For patients with deficient fire, the treatment usually focuses on nourishing Yin and replenishing Qi, while for patients with excess fire, the treatment aims to clear heat and cool the body. Specific herbal formulas and dietary recommendations are often used in the treatment process.