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Case study 5, Question 15:
CASE 8
Use the following information to answer question 15:
A 40-year-old man has suffered from stomachache for 5 years.
Patient Information:
distention and pain of the stomach often radiated to the lower back
frequent nausea with occasional vomiting
belching
fatigue
internal vexation
palpitations in the abdomen
cold
Tongue: white coat, wet, puffy
Pulse: Big (Da), Wiry (Xuan) and Tight (Jin) especially in Chi position
Question 15: Which is the best TCM diagnosis?
Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency, Cold fluid blocking the middle jiao
I understand the answer but can you please elaborate on this case please? On what sets it apart from Cold fluid blocking the middle jiao or Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency, Damp blocking the middle jiao
Thanks!