How to tell if your stomach is cold or hot
Stomach cold and stomach heat are two common types of stomach discomfort in traditional Chinese medicine, with completely different symptoms and treatment methods. Correctly distinguishing between the two can help with symptomatic treatment and avoid mistreatment. The following is a comparative analysis of stomach cold and stomach heat among hot topics in the past 10 days on the Internet to help you make a quick judgment.
1. Definition of stomach cold and stomach heat
1.Cold stomach: Refers to insufficient Yang Qi in the stomach and excessive cold Qi, which is common in those who eat cold food or have a weak constitution.
2.Stomach heat: Refers to excessive stomach fire and accumulation of heat, often caused by spicy food or emotional stress.
2. Comparison of symptoms
| symptom | Cold stomach | Stomach heat |
|---|---|---|
| pain characteristics | Dull pain, warmth and pressure | Burning pain, refusal to press |
| dietary response | Afraid of cold drinks, warm food relieves | Like cold drinks, spicy aggravates |
| tongue image | Pale tongue, white and slippery coating | Red tongue, yellow coating |
| Oral sensation | tasteless | Dry mouth and bitter mouth |
| Other symptoms | Cold hands and feet, diarrhea | Constipation, gum swelling and pain |
3. Analysis of common triggers
| type of trigger | Cold stomach | Stomach heat |
|---|---|---|
| diet | Raw and cold food, iced drinks | spicy fried, alcohol |
| living habits | Air conditioner blowing for a long time | Stay up late, stressed |
| Physical factors | Yang deficiency constitution | Yin deficiency constitution |
4. Recommended conditioning methods
1.Stomach cold conditioning:
- Diet therapy: ginger brown sugar water, mutton soup, pepper pork belly soup
- Moxibustion: Zhongwan point, Zusanli point
- Taboo: Avoid raw and cold fruits and green tea
2.Stomach heat conditioning:
- Diet therapy: mung bean soup, pear juice, bitter melon and scrambled eggs
- Acupoint massage: Neiting point, Hegu point
- Taboo: Reduce hot food such as hot pot and barbecue
5. Quick self-test tips
1.Water temperature test method: Drinking warm water for comfort is usually due to stomach cold, and liking cold water is usually due to stomach heat.
2.food response method: The relief after eating ginger is due to stomach cold, and the comfort after eating watermelon is due to stomach heat.
3.pain time: Pain on an empty stomach is usually caused by stomach cold, while burning pain after meals is mostly caused by stomach heat.
6. Precautions
1. If you feel unwell for a long time, it is recommended to seek medical treatment and avoid self-medication.
2. Stomach cold and stomach heat may coexist (cold and heat are mixed), which requires professional TCM syndrome differentiation.
3. Gastritis, gastric ulcer and other diseases in modern medicine require Western medical examination.
Through the above comparison, you can initially determine the type of stomach discomfort you have. It is recommended to choose a suitable conditioning method based on specific symptoms and physical characteristics. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek professional medical help promptly.
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