Chronic Gastritis · Stomach-Yin Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Stomach-Yin Deficiency is a chronic pattern in chronic gastritis, characterized by gastric mucosal atrophy, epigastric pain, dry mouth, poor appetite, and heat in palms and soles. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Stomach-Yin failing to moisten the mucosa, leading to mucosal atrophy, reduced gastric secretion, and impaired repair.

Functional Dyspepsia · Stomach-Yin Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Stomach-Yin Deficiency is a chronic pattern in functional dyspepsia, characterized by impaired gastric secretion with mucosal atrophy, epigastric discomfort, dry mouth, poor appetite, constipation, and thirst. The core pathogenesis is Stomach-Yin deficiency failing to moisten the Stomach, leading to impaired gastric secretion, mucosal atrophy, and reduced digestive function.

GERD/Acid Reflux · Stomach-Yin Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Chest/Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Stomach-Yin Deficiency is a chronic pattern in GERD/acid reflux, characterized by gastric mucosal atrophy, heartburn, dry mouth, poor appetite, and chronic epigastric discomfort. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Stomach-Yin failing to moisten and protect the gastric mucosa, leading to mucosal atrophy and impaired repair.

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