What Are the Seven Symptoms of Spleen and Stomach Damp-Heat?

The manifestations of damp-heat in spleen and stomach include abdominal distension and pain, difficult defecation, yellow complexion, thick and greasy tongue coating, etc., and close attention should be paid to changes in the body.

1. Abdominal Distension and Pain

Damp-heat in spleen and stomach is mostly caused by abnormal transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach. The spleen and stomach fail to normally perform digestive and peristaltic functions, which may lead to symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, decreased appetite, nausea, and dry retching.

2. Difficult Defecation

As symptoms continue to worsen, patients may experience difficult defecation, manifested as reduced urine output, yellow urine color, and possibly loose stools.

3. Yellow Complexion

Some patients may develop a yellow complexion, with skin color resembling that of an orange, accompanied by itching symptoms.

4. Thick and Greasy Tongue Coating

If treatment is not timely, symptoms such as a thick and greasy tongue coating may appear, and the tongue coating may gradually turn yellow. In addition, damp-heat in spleen and stomach may also cause body fever, excessive sweating, and other conditions. If the discomfort is severe, patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly, take traditional Chinese medicines such as Huanglian, Fuling, and Zexie under the guidance of a doctor to improve symptoms and regulate the body.