Liver-Depression-Spleen-Deficiency on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge Base

Hypothyroidism - Liver Depression with Spleen Deficiency Pattern

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.