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Small Intestine Qi Pain

In traditional theory, this is a replete qi-constraining pattern centered on the Small Intestine and the lower abdomen. Its conceptual role is to describe obstructed movement producing colicky pain and gaseous distension rather than a primarily deficient state. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Small Intestine, Liver, Spleen
Defining presentations
Lower abdominal twisting pain; Abdominal distension; Dislike of pressure on the abdomen; Borborygmi; Flatulence
Treatment principles
Move constrained qi in the Small Intestine network.; Regulate intestinal qi movement.; Transform the pattern of abdominal distension.; Harmonize the lower abdominal qi dynamic.

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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