Difference between Damp-Cold and Damp-Heat in the Spleen and Stomach

Damp-cold and damp-heat in the spleen and stomach refer to cold-dampness in the spleen and stomach, and damp-heat in the spleen and stomach (the spleen and stomach feeling damp-heat evil), the difference is that the etiology is different, the symptoms are different, and the treatment is different. 1. Different etiologic factors: Cold-dampness of the spleen and stomach is caused by cold and dampness trapped within the spleen and stomach, resulting in damage to the spleen and yang. Damp-heat in the spleen and stomach is caused by the disorder of elevation of Qi in the middle Jiao, dampness and heat within the spleen, and dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach. 2. Symptoms are different: patients with cold and dampness in the spleen and stomach will have symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea (diarrhea), abdominal distension, and heavy and sleepy head. While patients with dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach will have symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension, headache and drowsiness, while patients with dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach will have symptoms such as epigastric (abdominal) fullness (stomach distension and discomfort), lack of food and drink, vomiting, greasiness, tiredness, body weight, body heat, bitter taste in the mouth, thirst and lack of drink, little yellow urine, and even yellowish facial skin such as orange, yellowish and greasy tongue fur, and moistened and numb pulse. 3. Different treatments: It is suggested that patients with cold and dampness in the spleen and stomach can be treated with traditional Chinese medicines that warm the middle and disperse the cold under the doctor’s guidance (using medicines to warm the spleen and stomach to disperse the cold) and dispel dampness and strengthen the spleen, such as Xiangsha Liujunzi Pill. Dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach can be cleared under the guidance of a physician with herbs that clear dampness and heat, such as Pingtu Pill. It is recommended that patients with cold and dampness in the spleen and stomach and dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach need to consult a doctor in time, and the doctor will treat them according to the patient’s condition.