In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, different stool forms often correspond to different physical problems, and the following will tell you about the abnormalities in stool caused by yin deficiency, yang deficiency, dampness and heat, and the corresponding conditioning methods.

People with yin deficiency have dry and hard stools like sheep dung

People with yin deficiency constitution are often troubled by constipation. The stool they pull out is dry and hard, like sheep dung eggs, grain by grain, and it is very difficult to defecate. This is mainly due to the lack of yin fluid in the body, just like the lack of water in the field, the land is cracked, and the intestines are not fully moisturized, and the stool is naturally dry and hard to excrete.

In addition to dry and hard stools, people with yin deficiency will have some other manifestations. Their hands and feet are always hot, as if they have two small stoves; the mouth is always dry, and I always want to drink water; The color of the urine is also yellow, like strong tea; It is easy to sweat when sleeping at night, and when you wake up, your pillow is soaked with sweat.

For constipation caused by yin deficiency, the key to conditioning is to nourish yin and moisten dryness. Just like watering dry land, replenish the yin fluids in the body. In traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, Zuo Gui Drink is a good choice, but the specific medication must be adjusted according to the individual's situation and under the guidance of the doctor. You can also eat more yin-nourishing foods, such as white fungus, lilies, pears, etc., which are like natural "emollients" and can help improve the condition of yin deficiency.

In the body of yang deficiency, the stool is loose and soft, and it is shapeless

People with yang deficiency constitution often have loose and shapeless stools, and sometimes they are mixed with undigested food. This is like the water in the pot cannot be boiled, the steam is insufficient, the body's transpiration and gasification ability is reduced, the water metabolism is also problematic, and the dampness evil cannot be transported normally, and it all goes to the intestines, so the stool becomes soft.

In addition to abnormal stools, people with yang deficiency will also be afraid of cold, and their hands and feet are always cold, just like in an ice cellar; The spirit is not very good, and I am listless all day long; It's also easy to have diarrhea, and it's not okay to eat a little cold food.

In view of this situation caused by yang deficiency, the conditioning should be based on warming and nourishing the spleen and yang. The spleen yang is like the "little sun" in the body, warming the spleen and stomach and allowing the spleen and stomach to work normally. Aconite Lizhong Pill is a common medicine for warming and nourishing the spleen yang, but it should also be used under the guidance of a doctor. You can also eat more warm foods, such as mutton, ginger, longan, etc., which can replenish yang energy to the body, just like adding a fire to the body.

Dampness and heat syndrome, sticky stools that are difficult to wash clean

People with a damp and hot constitution have sticky and greasy stools that are pulled out, like glue, and always feel that they cannot be pulled clean, and they are particularly easy to stick to the toilet, and they can't flush it down. Sometimes after defecating, there will be a burning sensation in the anus, as if it has been roasted by fire. This is because the body is damp and hot, wet and sticky, wrapped in heat evil and goes down, affecting the normal function of the intestines.

People with damp heat will also have some other manifestations, such as dry and bitter mouth, and bad breath, like holding rotten eggs in their mouths; The skin and face are prone to oiliness, and the hair becomes oily, which feels particularly dirty if not washed for a day.

For stool problems caused by damp heat, conditioning should focus on clearing heat and dampness. Huoxiang Qingwei Pill is a commonly used proprietary Chinese medicine, but it should still be used under the guidance of a doctor according to personal circumstances. You can also eat more heat-clearing and damp-relieving foods, such as winter melon, bitter gourd, barley, etc., which are like "cleaners" of the body and can help remove dampness and heat in the body.

In short, the state of the stool can reflect the health of the body, we must judge our physical problems according to different stool shapes, and then carry out reasonable conditioning under the guidance of a doctor, so that the body can remain healthy.