Symptoms of qi stagnation and blood stasis (stagnation of blood due to lack of qi flow) include pain in the chest and ribs (a collective term for the chest and ribcage area), distension and discomfort, and good sighing. The tongue is mainly characterized by purplish darkness or petechiae. Symptoms of qi stagnation and blood stasis are characterized by both qi stagnation and blood stasis. Qi stagnation is characterized by abdominal distension, stuffiness, lumpiness and pain, which may be mild or severe at times, and may be alleviated by belching (hiccups) or farting (farts), and is related to mental factors. Blood stasis is manifested as lumps (masses) under the hypochondrium, fixed and immovable pain, pain and refusal to be pressed, and bluish color of the face, mouth and lips. Women may have dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, or menstruation that is purplish in color with blood clots. The tongue of qi stagnation and blood stasis is mainly characterized by purplish tongue or petechiae. For patients with qi stagnation and blood stasis, it is recommended that they go to a regular hospital in time for treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.