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Wrist Pain - Qi Stagnation with Blood Stasis Pattern
Wrist Pain · 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 wrist pain, characterized by carpal injury, sharp fixed pain, and aggravation at night. The core pathogenesis is stagnation of Qi and Blood in the wrist collaterals following injury or overuse, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired healing.