Symptoms of Spleen Deficiency
Disease description:
My wife has experienced a loss of appetite, and we suspect it might be spleen deficiency. Doctor, what are the symptoms of spleen deficiency?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Lianqing
The symptoms of spleen deficiency include loss of appetite, loose stools, physical fatigue, sallow complexion, and dry cough without phlegm.
1. Loss of appetite: Spleen deficiency may reduce the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to decreased interest in food and reduced food intake. Patients may experience abdominal distension or indigestion after meals, further affecting appetite.
2. Loose stools: Spleen deficiency often causes excessive internal dampness, resulting in unformed, mushy stools. This is because the spleen is responsible for transforming and transporting body fluids, and when the spleen is weak, this function becomes impaired.
3. Physical fatigue: The spleen is the source of qi and blood production. When the spleen is weak, insufficient qi and blood are produced, leaving the body inadequately nourished and causing tiredness and weakness.
4. Sallow complexion: Spleen deficiency impairs the transportation of essential nutrients derived from food, leading to insufficient qi and blood that fail to nourish the face, resulting in a dull and yellowish complexion.
5. Dry cough without phlegm: Patients with spleen deficiency may develop coughing, which typically presents as a dry cough accompanied by chest tightness and shortness of breath.
In daily life, individuals can engage in appropriate physical activities, such as rope jumping or mountain climbing, to accelerate metabolism and alleviate symptoms of spleen deficiency.
