S/sx Differentiation of Pain Quality Flashcards
(12 cards)
Where is the most diseased location for stabbing pain?
In the skin
What type of pain is characterized by a burning sensation?
Pain caused by heat
Where is tearing pain mostly located?
Mostly in skin or muscles
What type of pain is mostly found in bones and joints?
Dull pain or soreness
Where is soreness mostly experienced?
Mostly in joints due to dampness
What type of pain is mostly associated with Zangfu?
Cramping pain
What is the cause of cramping pain
Cold relieved by warmth or pressure
What is the cause of burning pain?
Heat, relieved by cold, triggered by pressure
What is the cause of stabbing pain?
Blood stasis
What is the cause of distending pain?
Qi Stagnation
What is the cause of pain that comes and goes, and can be excavated with emotions?
Qi Stagnation
What is the cause of fixed pain?
Blood stasis
