What are the symptoms of a cold and deficient constitution?
Disease description:
Recently I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and the doctor told me I have a constitution of deficiency-cold. Could you please tell me what symptoms are associated with a deficiency-cold constitution?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Symptoms of a deficient-cold constitution mainly include cold hands and feet, sensitivity to cold, soreness and pain in the lower back and spine, loose stools, and clear, copious urination. Due to insufficient yang energy in the body, the functions of various internal organs are affected, leading to poor blood circulation and resulting in cold extremities and aversion to cold. At the same time, spleen and stomach functions may also be impaired, causing symptoms such as loose stools and increased urine output. Additionally, discomfort such as lower back and spinal pain may occur. Individuals with a deficient-cold constitution are advised to keep warm, engage in appropriate physical activity, and consider traditional Chinese medicine treatments for regulation and improvement.
