Stomach Syndromes - Aetiology

Question 1

St Qi Xu (empty)

Answer 1

Poor diet - irregular eating. Chronic disease.

From Sp Qi Xu
To: St Yin Xu, Qi Stagnation and then to Bl stag. Also Phlegm.

Question 2

St Yin Xu

Answer 2

Poor diet - irregular eating habits

Constitutional

After effects of external heat

Medication

From: Always St Qi Xu
To: Kid Yin Xu or yin xu of another organ

Question 3

St Fire (and Phlegm Fire) Full condition

Answer 3

Poor diet too many hot and greasy foods (greasy if phlegm fire)

Emotional Problems

From Liver Fire invading St
Stagnation in the ST
To: St Yin Xu or St Blood Stasis

Question 4

Cold invading ST (full condition)

Answer 4

Exposure to cold, excessive consumption of cold food and drinks.

From: None
To: St xu and cold as cold injures yang

Question 5

Retention of food in the St (full condition)

Answer 5

Overeating, eating too fast, eating when stressed

From: Sp Qi Xu
To: St Heat, impaired descending function can then lead to dampness or phlegm

Question 6

Stagnation of Blood in the St

Answer 6

Nothing specific but derives from long term conditions e.g.

St Fire
Retention of Food in ST
Liv Qi invades St
Cold in ST

From : St Qi Stag, Cold invading St, Stomach heat