Pain due to disturbance of the qi of the small intestine

The physiological functions of the small intestine are dominating digestion and dividing the " clear " from the " turbid. " Therefore the disorders of the small intestine are actually included in the disorders of the spleen. The syndrome of pain due to the disturbance of the qi of the small intestine is described here only.

The syndromes of the small intestine often manifest themselves in disturbance of the digestive function. The deficiency syndromes of the small intestine are included in the deficiency syndromes of the spleen. Their treatment is directed at the spleen and stomach. The heat syndrome of excess type of the small intestine is similar to hyperactivity of the heart fire. The painful syndrome due to disturbance of the qi of the small intestine may be included in the syndromes of accumulation of cold in the Liver Meridian.

Clinical manifestations : Acute pain of the lower abdomen, abdominal distension, borborygmus ; or bearing - down pain in the testes referring to the lumbar region ; a white tongue coating and a deep string - taut pulse.

Etiology and pathology : The syndrome is often due to improper diet, lack of care in wearing clothing appropriate to the weather, or carrying excessive weights. These may give rise to obstruction and sinking of the qi of the small intestine. Obstruction of the qi of the small intestine brings on acute pain of the lower abdomen, abdominal distension and borborygmus. Sinking of the qi of the small intestine effects bearing - down pain in the testes referring to the lumbar region. The white tongue coating and the deep, string - taut pulse are both signs of stagnation of qi .