Morning Sickness
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Definition
Pregnancy has been confirmed and there is nausea, sickness or vomiting of liquid or food immediately after eating between weeks six and twelve.
Causes and Pathological Mechanisms
Morning sickness is a Stomach disorder, attributed to an uncontrolled uprising of Qi within the system. The causes are not clear, but it has been suggested that the symptoms may arise as a result of hormonal changes in early pregnancy, together with stress and/or over excitement. (The hormone in question is Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin, a hormone produced by the placenta. The detection of this hormone forms the basis of pregnancy tests).
Patterns
Spleen Qi Deficiency and Stomach Qi Deficiency
- Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting of liquid or undigested food immediately after meals; fullness and distended feeling in the chest; lassitude and sleepiness.
- Tongue: Pale tongue with white coating
- Pulse: Slippery and Weak
- Treatment strategy: Strengthening and benefiting the vital energy of the Spleen Qi; improving and harmonizing the function of the Stomach to digest food and stop vomiting
- Formula: Liu Jun Zi Tang
- Acupoints: Zhongwan REN 12, Neiguan P 6, Zusanli ST 36
Disharmony between the Liver and Stomach
- Symptoms: Vomiting of bitter or sour liquid; frequent belching and sighing; mental depression; dizziness and eye distension.
- Tongue: Yellowish tongue and coating
- Pulse: Wiry and Slippery
- Treatment strategy: Soothe the liver and regulate the stomach to subdue the ascending Qi
- Formula: Su Yie Huang Lian Tang
- Acupoints: Zhongwan REN 12, Neiguan P 6, Zusanli ST 36, Taichong LIV 3
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