Bloating/Abdominal Distension · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency is a common pattern in bloating/abdominal distension, characterized by digestive enzyme insufficiency, abdominal distension, poor appetite, fatigue, and loose stools. The core pathogenesis is Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport, leading to incomplete digestion, gas accumulation, and bloating.

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Chronic Gastritis · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency is a common pattern in chronic gastritis, characterized by gastric mucosal atrophy, epigastric pain, poor appetite, fatigue, and loose stools. The core pathogenesis is Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport, leading to mucosal atrophy, reduced gastric secretion, and digestive dysfunction.

Functional Dyspepsia · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency is a common pattern in functional dyspepsia, characterized by delayed gastric emptying with weak motility, early satiety, bloating, fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools. The core pathogenesis is Spleen-Stomach Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport, leading to delayed gastric emptying, reduced antral contractility, and impaired gastric accommodation.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency is a common pattern in IBS, characterized by digestive enzyme insufficiency, abdominal pain, diarrhea, poor appetite, and fatigue. The core pathogenesis is Spleen Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport food, leading to incomplete digestion, loose stools, and abdominal discomfort.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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