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