Hypothyroidism - Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency Pattern
Hypothyroidism · Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Whole Body
Pattern Overview
Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency is a common pattern in hypothyroidism, particularly associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, fatigue, depression, and stress-related immune dysfunction. The core pathogenesis is chronic stress causing Liver Qi depression, which overacts on the Spleen, leading to immune dysregulation and progressive thyroid dysfunction.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency Pattern
Irritable Bowel Syndrome · Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Abdomen
Pattern Overview
Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency is the most common pattern in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), characterized by gut-brain axis dysregulation, abdominal pain triggered by stress, alternating diarrhea and constipation, and bloating. The core pathogenesis is emotional stress causing Liver Qi depression, which overacts on the Spleen, leading to visceral hypersensitivity and abnormal gut motility.