Alopecia Areata - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Alopecia Areata · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Skin
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a pattern in alopecia areata, characterized by microcirculatory disturbance, scalp pain, patchy hair loss, fixed lesions, and dark scalp color. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the scalp collaterals, causing reduced hair follicle blood supply and impaired hair growth.
Ankle Sprain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Ankle Sprain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Ankle
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the core pattern in acute ankle sprains, characterized by ligament injury with hematoma, swelling, bruising, and limited movement. The core pathogenesis is trauma causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the ankle collaterals, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired function.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Qi Stagnation-Blood Stasis Pattern
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia · Qi Stagnation-Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation-Blood Stasis is a pattern in benign prostatic hyperplasia, characterized by prostatic stromal hyperplasia with congestion, difficult urination, pelvic pain, dark urine, and incomplete emptying. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the pelvic region, causing prostatic congestion, stromal hyperplasia, and urinary obstruction.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
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.
Cervical Spondylosis - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Cervical Spondylosis · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Neck
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in chronic cervical spondylosis, characterized by chronic degeneration with disc changes, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the neck collaterals, leading to chronic degeneration, disc changes, and nerve root irritation.
Chronic Prostatitis - Qi Stagnation-Blood Stasis Pattern
Chronic Prostatitis · Qi Stagnation-Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation-Blood Stasis is a common pattern in chronic prostatitis, characterized by chronic pelvic pain syndrome with congestion, perineal pain, pelvic discomfort, urinary symptoms, and erectile dysfunction. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the pelvic region, causing pelvic venous congestion, microcirculatory disturbance, and chronic pain.
Coccyx Pain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Coccyx Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the most common pattern in coccyx pain, characterized by traumatic coccydynia, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation with sitting. The core pathogenesis is trauma causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the coccygeal region, leading to pain, tenderness, and impaired function.
Dysmenorrhea - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Dysmenorrhea · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in dysmenorrhea, characterized by elevated prostaglandin F2α, severe menstrual pain, dark menstrual blood with clots, and abdominal distension. The core pathogenesis is Liver Qi stagnation leading to Blood stasis in the uterus, causing uterine spasm, ischemia, and severe pain.
Frozen Shoulder - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Frozen Shoulder · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Shoulder
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the core pattern in frozen shoulder, characterized by adhesive capsulitis, sharp fixed pain, severe limited movement, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the shoulder collaterals, leading to capsular fibrosis, adhesion formation, and progressive restriction of movement.
Golfer's Elbow - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Golfer’s Elbow · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Arm
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in golfer’s elbow, characterized by overuse injury, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the elbow collaterals from repetitive overuse, leading to tendon microtearing, inflammation, and persistent pain.
Hip Pain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Hip Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Hip
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in hip pain, characterized by traumatic bursitis, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is trauma causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the hip collaterals, leading to bursal inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Lumbar Disc Herniation - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Lumbar Disc Herniation · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the core pattern during the acute phase of lumbar disc herniation, characterized by sharp stabbing pain in the lower back, radiating leg pain, limited movement, and aggravation with coughing or straining. The core pathogenesis is herniated disc material compressing the meridians, causing Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, nerve root compression, and severe pain.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Myofascial Pain Syndrome · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Whole Body
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in myofascial pain syndrome, characterized by chronic trigger points, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the muscle collaterals, leading to chronic trigger points, persistent pain, and impaired healing.
Neck Pain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Neck Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Neck
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in neck pain, characterized by whiplash or chronic strain, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the neck collaterals following injury or chronic strain, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired healing.
Patellar Tendinitis - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Patellar Tendinitis · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Knee
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the core pattern in patellar tendinitis, characterized by jumper’s knee, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation with jumping. The core pathogenesis is repeated jumping or overuse causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the patellar tendon, leading to tendon microtearing, inflammation, and persistent pain.
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Whole Body
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), characterized by post-viral nerve damage, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the affected nerve collaterals following herpes zoster infection, leading to persistent pain, numbness, and impaired nerve repair.
Rosacea - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Rosacea · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Face/Skin
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a chronic pattern in rosacea, characterized by fibrotic tissue hyperplasia in the rhinophyma stage, VEGF elevation, vascular proliferation, and collagen deposition. The core pathogenesis is Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the facial collaterals, leading to vascular proliferation, fibrosis, and nasal deformity.
Sacroiliac Joint Pain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Sacroiliac Joint Pain · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Lower Back
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in sacroiliac joint pain, characterized by traumatic SI joint pain, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is trauma causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the sacroiliac region, leading to ligament injury, pain, and impaired healing.
Sciatica - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Sciatica · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Leg
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is the core pattern during the acute phase of sciatica, characterized by sharp radiating leg pain, nerve root compression, limited movement, and aggravation with coughing or straining. The core pathogenesis is herniated disc or piriformis muscle compression causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis along the sciatic nerve pathway, leading to severe pain and impaired function.
Shin Splints - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Shin Splints · Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 6 min
Body Area: Leg
Pattern Overview
Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis is a common pattern in shin splints, characterized by stress reaction injury, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation after exercise. The core pathogenesis is overuse causing Qi stagnation and Blood stasis in the shin collaterals, leading to localized inflammation, periosteal stress, and pain.