Gastrointestinal

Main Signs and Symptoms: Pain in the left lower abdomen that has been present for over one week. Dull constant pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea. History of diverticulitis for many years and often has bouts of abdominal pain. She visited her GP who gave her some antibiotics, but the pain continued to worsen. Other Signs and Symptoms: On inspection, she had pale complexion, tired appearance and dull spirit; on palpation the abdomen had was soft with acute tenderness in the left lower quadrant. Tongue: Red …

Female 50, has suffered from severe halitosis for the past 10 years and has tried a variety of treatments with no success. Previous TCM doctors have treated using the principles: ‘clear Heat-Toxin’, ‘drain Fire and clear Heat from the Stomach’. Signs and symptoms: She is menopausal has poor digestion and feels depressed. She has a dull complexion and a sad demeanor. Her mouth is dry and the gums are redder than normal. Pulse: wiry-slippery on the right side and deep-rapid on the left. Tongue: Pale with a very thin coat TCM …

Main Signs and symptoms: Part of bowel removed because of ulcerative colitis, part of the small intestine was used to replace the removed portions of the large intestine in the operation. Bowel movements 12 times per day, energy is sometimes good sometimes bad, anxiety. Other signs and symptoms: Appetite is fine, no bloating, no stomach pain, no reflux. Sleep is fine but feels tired when wakes up. Stressed a little. Tongue: Pale and swollen tongue with thin and white coat Pulse: Thin and wiry TCM Diagnosis: Disharmony between Liver and …

Main signs and symptoms: Digestive system feels not balanced, reflux, indigestion and bloating; no nausea or vomiting. Other signs and symptoms: Lower back pain, worse in winter; bowel movement is normal; sleep is fine; energy is not bad; moods will be related to the digestive disorder; feels stressed sometimes; 12 years ago had the gall bladder removed. Tongue: A little enlarged with some tooth marks and cracks, slight white tongue coat Pulse: Even but a little wiry. TCM Diagnosis: Disharmony between Liver and Stomach, deficiency of Spleen Qi Treatment: Treatment Principle: Harmonize the …