What are the consequences of long-term qi stagnation and blood stasis?

Long-term stagnation of qi and blood stasis may lead to various consequences, including triggering different types of pain, impairing heart and brain function, and affecting digestive function. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Triggering various types of pain

Qi stagnation and blood stasis can cause various pains, such as chest pain, lower back pain, and joint pain.

2. Impairing heart and brain function

Qi stagnation and blood stasis can affect the function of the heart and brain, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, insomnia, and memory decline.

3. Affecting digestive function

Qi stagnation and blood stasis can impair gastrointestinal digestive function, resulting in symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and dry stools.

In addition to the above consequences, reproductive health may also be affected. If symptoms of qi stagnation and blood stasis occur, timely treatment measures should be taken, which may include regulating emotions, improving dietary habits, acupuncture, massage, and other methods. For example, the diet should be light, avoiding spicy or cold foods such as chili peppers and chilled beverages, to prevent worsening of symptoms. If a patient's symptoms are severe and do not improve with conservative treatments, prompt medical consultation at a hospital is necessary.