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| Pattern Names |
| Body Fluids Insufficiency • • |
| Classification |
| Category: 8 Principles |
Syndrome: Body Fluids |
| Symptoms |
| Tongue: red, dry yellow coat |
Pulse: thin, rapid |
| Indications: Dry mouth and throat, chapped lips, rough and irritated skin, dry
hair, intense thirst and a strong desire to drink. Urination is scant and the urine is dark
yellow, while bowel movements tend to be dry. The tongue takes on a red hue with a dry
yellow coating, and the pulse is thin and rapid. Lung dryness, Stomach dryness, Large Intestine dryness, cough, dry skin, Wasting and Thirsting disorder, hiccups, constipation [32]
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| Keywords |
| dry mouth, thirst, dry skin |
| Etiology |
| This pattern can manifest due to a variety of factors. It may
stem from inadequate production, influenced by elements like insufficient fluid intake,
improper diet, or chronic illness, particularly when there is dysfunction in the Stomach
and Spleen, resulting in a disorder in water metabolism. Furthermore, external factors
like dryness or excessive heat can infiltrate the body, causing evaporation and depletion
of body fluids. Conditions like profuse sweating, severe vomiting, bleeding, or diarrhea
can also significantly diminish the volume of bodily fluids, leading to deficiency.[32] |
