2 Qi sinking syndrome
Qi sinking syndrome refers to symptoms of asthenia.
marked by prolapse of the viscera due to inability of qi to lift and sinking of lucid yang. Qi sinking syndrome is usually due to splenic asthenia. That is why this syndrome is also called syndrome of sinking of gastrosplenic qi or qi sinking due to splenic asthenia. This syndrome is usually the further development of qi asthenia or caused by overstrain.
Clinical manifestations: Prolapsing distension of epigastrium and abdomen, or prolapse of rectum due to chronic diarrhea, prolapse of uterus, dizziness, lassitude, pale tongue with whitish thin fur and weak pulse, etc.
Analysis of symptoms: Prolapsing distension of epigastrium and abdomen, or prolapse of rectum and uterus are due to inability of asthenic qi to lift and maintain the viscera in the normal position; dizziness, chronic diarrhea and lassitude are due to inability of asthenic qi to lift and lucid yang to rise; pale tongue, whitish thin fur and weak pulse are signs of the decline of the functions of the body due to qi asthenia.
Key points for syndrome differentiation: Prolapse of the viscera, dizziness, lack of qi and lassitude.
