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Functional Dyspepsia - Spleen-Stomach Deficiency-Cold Pattern

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

Functional Dyspepsia · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency-Cold Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency-Cold is a chronic pattern in functional dyspepsia, characterized by cold-induced epigastric pain with hypomotility, cold pain, relief with warmth, poor appetite, and cold limbs. The core pathogenesis is Spleen-Stomach Yang deficiency with Cold, leading to reduced gastric mucosal blood flow, impaired gastric accommodation, and cold-induced pain.

GERD/Acid Reflux - Spleen-Stomach Deficiency with Cold Pattern

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

GERD/Acid Reflux · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency with Cold Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Chest/Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency with Cold is a common pattern in GERD/acid reflux, characterized by decreased GI motility, acid reflux, cold epigastric pain, poor appetite, and loose stools. The core pathogenesis is Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency failing to warm and transform food, leading to delayed gastric emptying and acid reflux.