Chronic Constipation · Cold Constipation Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Cold Constipation is a severe deficiency pattern in chronic constipation, characterized by hypothyroidism-related constipation, cold pain, cold intolerance, and slow intestinal transit. The core pathogenesis is Kidney Yang deficiency failing to warm the intestines, leading to decreased intestinal motility and prolonged colonic transit.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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