Large Intestine collapse
This empty pattern describes severe weakness of the Large Intestine's containment and lifting functions in traditional theory. The collapse label carries a potentially serious clinical connotation: it is not a self-assessment tool, and urgent symptoms or collapse require qualified assessment. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Large Intestine, Spleen, Kidneys
- Defining presentations
- Chronic diarrhoea; Anus prolapse; Haemorrhoids; Fatigue; Cold limbs
- Treatment principles
- Support Large Intestine Qi and containment in theory; Raise and stabilize sinking functions; Warm deficiency when Cold is prominent; Differentiate chronic deficiency from urgent deterioration
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database