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Spleen Qi Descending
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pattern of Illness

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: September 13, 2005

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Symptoms of Spleen Qi Descending
Bearing down sensation in abdomen
Prolapsed stomach, vagina, uterus, or rectum
Frequent urge to urinate
Urinary incontinence
Hemorrhoids
Chronic diarrhea
Hemorrhage


Tongue
Pale tongue

Pulse
Weak pulse

Related Conditions
Hemorrhoids
Prolapsed organs
Chronic diarrhea
Urinary incontinence


References
Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000
Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.
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