What are the symptoms of excessive dampness in the body?

Excessive dampness, known as "dampness pathogen" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), may manifest in the following symptoms: 1. **Heaviness of the body**: A feeling of limb weakness, as if wrapped in a wet cloth, with reduced mobility. 2. **Joint pain**: Dampness invading the joints may cause aching and soreness, particularly noticeable during rainy or humid weather. 3. **Indigestion**: Symptoms may include abdominal distension, reduced appetite, and sticky, unsatisfactory bowel movements. 4. **Skin problems**: Excessive dampness may trigger skin conditions such as eczema and acne, accompanied by oily skin or blisters. 5. **Thick, greasy tongue coating**: Upon examining the tongue, a white or yellow thick and greasy coating may be observed, with possible tooth marks along the edges. 6. **Edema**: Abnormal metabolism of bodily fluids may lead to facial or lower limb edema.