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Urinary Tract Infections - Yin Deficiency with Damp-Heat Pattern
Urinary Tract Infections · Yin Deficiency with Damp-Heat Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Pelvis
Pattern Overview
Yin Deficiency with Damp-Heat is a chronic pattern in urinary tract infections, characterized by chronic infection with mucosal atrophy, burning urination, dry mouth, night sweats, and heat in palms and soles. The core pathogenesis is Yin deficiency with Damp-Heat, causing mucosal atrophy, reduced mucosal protective factors, and chronic inflammation.