» conventional diagnoses: anorexia; gallstones
» note: may be considered a predisposing factor to Food Stagnation and can be treated simultaneously
» etiology: excessive cold or iced foods and drinks; overeating; underlying psychological and/or constitutional factors may contribute to susceptibility
signs and symptoms
» signs and symptoms:
anorexia
sour taste in mouth
belching
possible nausea and vomiting
distended and painful epigastrium
» pulse: wiry
» tongue: dark coating
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: move Stagnancy; tonify the Stomach
differential diagnosis
footnotes