Damp-Cold in the Bladder
This full pattern describes Dampness and Cold obstructing the Bladder's traditional fluid pathway. Its scope is urinary flow, hypogastric sensation, urethral heaviness, and turbidity without the prominent Heat signs of the corresponding Damp-Heat pattern. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
- Defining presentations
- Frequent and urgent urination; Urination stopping in the middle of flow; Feeling of heaviness in the hypogastrium; Feeling of heaviness in urethra; Turbid urine
- Treatment principles
- Warm the Bladder pathway; Transform Dampness; Promote unobstructed fluid movement; Differentiate Cold-Damp obstruction from Heat-Damp obstruction
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database