What Causes Qi Deficiency in the Middle?

Insufficient qi of the spleen and stomach may be related to overexertion, or it may be caused by physical weakness, excessive worry, poor diet, and other factors. Targeted treatment measures are required.

1. Overexertion
If one does not pay attention to rest and engages in heavy physical labor for a long time, it may lead to excessive consumption of the body's energy, which can be alleviated after rest.

2. Physical Weakness
People with inherently weak constitutions may suffer from insufficient qi of the spleen and stomach, usually manifesting as pale complexion, weakness of limbs, etc. They need to consume more nutrient-rich foods, such as lean meat and eggs, to supplement the high-quality protein required by the body.

3. Excessive Worry
If one does not reasonably control their emotions and is under excessive pressure for a long time, it may lead to covert consumption of heart blood and prone to insufficient qi of the spleen and stomach. One should learn to adjust their emotions and not impose too much psychological burden on themselves.

4. Poor Diet
If one loves spicy, greasy, and other stimulating foods, such as chili peppers, onions, and fatty meat, it may impair the qi of the spleen and stomach, leading to spleen weakness and insufficient qi of the spleen and stomach. Daily attention should be paid to diet, avoiding excessive consumption of the aforementioned foods and focusing on a light diet.

In addition, it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by kidney essence deficiency. Medications such as Liuwei Dihuang Pill, Guifu Dihuang Pill, and Jinkui Shenqi Pill can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor to nourish the kidneys. If obvious discomfort symptoms appear, standardized treatment should be carried out as early as possible.