Symptoms of Excessive Dampness in the Body
Disease description:
My friend is 25 years old this year. Recently, she noticed indentations on both sides of her tongue—apparently caused by pressure from her teeth—and also experiences loose or unformed stools. She believes these are signs of excessive “dampness.” Doctor, what are the common symptoms of excessive dampness?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Deng Yao
Hello,
1. Oral abnormalities—such as tongue coating color: A pale pink or rosy, moist tongue coating generally indicates normal health. Conversely, an excessively white or yellow, thick tongue coating suggests a relatively high level of dampness in the body.
2. Physical heaviness and lethargy—such as unformed stools and general weakness in the limbs. Unformed stools occur because excessive dampness impairs the body’s normal transformation and transportation of fluids, thereby causing this symptom.
3. Spleen-stomach deficiency: Dampness can impair spleen and stomach function. Individuals who frequently experience gastric pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or indigestion may be exhibiting signs of excessive dampness.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and a joyful life!
