Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Damp-Heat Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Wrist

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Bi is an acute inflammatory pattern in carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by inflammatory swelling compressing the nerve, redness, and burning pain. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the wrist, causing edema and inflammation that compresses the median nerve.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Wrist

Pattern Overview

Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by nerve compression with numbness, fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the wrist collaterals, leading to compression of the median nerve and impaired sensation.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Qi-Blood Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Wrist

Pattern Overview

Qi-Blood Deficiency is a chronic pattern in carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by chronic nerve degeneration, weakness, and poor recovery. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Qi and Blood to nourish the median nerve, leading to progressive nerve degeneration and impaired function.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Wrist

Pattern Overview

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi is a common pattern in carpal tunnel syndrome, characterized by nerve compression with cold sensitivity, wrist pain, and numbness aggravated by cold weather. The core pathogenesis is invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp pathogens into the wrist meridians, causing obstruction of Qi and Blood flow and compression of the median nerve.