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Chronic Constipation - Qi Constipation Pattern
Chronic Constipation · Qi Constipation Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Abdomen
Pattern Overview
Qi Constipation is a common pattern in chronic constipation, characterized by pelvic floor dyssynergia, difficult defecation, abdominal distension, and frequent sighing. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation in the intestines, causing impaired intestinal motility and pelvic floor dyssynergia.
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