What are the manifestations of stools in a person with spleen deficiency

The performance of stools in spleen deficiency is various, either for diarrhea, which is manifested as loose stools, or constipation, which is manifested as dry stools. 1. Diarrhea: The spleen is the main transporter (the spleen has the function of digesting food, absorbing food essence and water and transferring it to the whole body), transporters and transformers of water and grain essence and water, and when the spleen is deficient in transporters and transformers and when dampness prevails in the body, diarrhea will occur, manifesting as loose stools, sticky and greasy stools etc., and one can take Ginseng Ling and Baijiu San to strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness (to expel dampness by replenishing the spleen) to stop the diarrhea. 2. Constipation: Qi has the function of promoting, if the spleen qi is weak, the qi will be unable to promote, and constipation will occur, which is mainly manifested as dry stools that are difficult to be discharged, and medicines such as Ma Zi Ren Pills can be taken to moisten the intestines and relax the bowels. The adverse reactions and contraindications of the above formula are not clear. Patients who are not feeling well are advised to seek timely medical attention, and those with spleen deficiency should further consult their clinicians and take medication as prescribed by the doctor.