Large Intestine

Question 1

Functions

Answer 1

1. controls passage and conduction
2. transforms stool and reabsorbs fluid

Question 2

Mental aspect

Answer 2

capacity for letting go and not dwelling in the past

Question 3

LU and LI yin-yang pair

Answer 3

LU Qi xu = constipation
LI function impaired = breathlessness
LI also influences the skin

Question 4

Affected by

Answer 4

exterior pathogenic factors
1. cold: abdominal pain, diarrhea
2. dampness: be careful sitting on damp ground

Question 5

Affected by

Answer 5

emotional strain
1. sadness: primarily affects LU = Qi xu
2. worry: depletes LU Qi = fails to descend = LI Qi stagnation (abdominal distension, pain, constipation with bitty stools alternating with diarrhea)
3. anger: Qi stagnation (esp after lunch)

Question 6

Affected by

Answer 6

diet

Question 7

Full patterns

Answer 7

1. Damp Heat in the LI
2. Heat in the LI
3. Heat obstructing the LI
4. Cold invading the LI
5. Qi stagnation in the LI

Question 8

abdominal pain not relieved by BM, mucous and blood in the stool, scanty dark, diarrhea, abdominal fullness, stinky stool, burning anus, fever if severe, sticky sweat, thirst without desire
T: red with sticky yellow coat
P: slippery, rapid

Answer 8

Damp Heat in the LI

Question 9

constipation with dry stools, burning in the mouth, burning and swollen anus, scanty urine, dry tongue coat
T: thick yellow coat (or brown or black)
P: full, rapid

Answer 9

Heat in the LI

Question 10

high or tidal fever, abdominal distention and pain that is worse with pressure, constipation, burning anus, sweaty limbs, vomiting, thirst, delirium
T: red body with thick, dry yellow or black-brown coat
P: deep-full

Answer 10

Heat obstructing the LI

Question 11

sudden cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea with pain, cold sensation in abdomen, feeling of cold
T: thick white coat
P: deep-tight

Answer 11

Cold invading the LI

Question 12

constipation with bitty stools, condition that worsens with mood, irritability, abdominal distention and pain
T: normal or slight red on the sides
P: wiry bilateral chi

Answer 12

Qi stagnation in the LI

Question 13

Empty Patterns

Answer 13

1. LI xu Dry
2. LI xu Cold
3. Collapse of LI

Question 14

dry stools that are difficult to expel, dry mouth and throat, thin body, could breath, dizzy
T: dry, pale or red, rootless coat
P: fine

Answer 14

LI xu Dry

Question 15

loose stools like duck droppings, borborygmus, dull abdominal pain, pale urine, cold limbs
T: pale
P: deep-weak

Answer 15

LI xu Cold

Question 16

prolapse of the anus, hemorrhoids, tired after a BM, desire for abdominal massage, chronic diarrhea, cold limbs, no appetite, mental exhaustion, desire for warm beverages
T: pale
P: deep-fine-weak

Answer 16

Collapse of LI