Diabetic Constipation

|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

大便干结,腹胀腹痛,面红身热,口干口臭,心烦不安,小便短赤,舌红苔黄,脉滑数

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Stools are dry and hard, difficult to pass, with straining and pain during defecation.
  • Abdominal distension, fullness, and pain noticeably affect daily activities.
  • Reddish complexion, body feels hot with dryness and discomfort.
  • Dry mouth with constant thirst, foul and unpleasant breath.
  • Irritability and restlessness, difficulty staying calm.
  • Scanty urine that is yellowish or reddish.
  • Tongue body is reddish with a yellow coating.
  • Pulse is slippery and rapid, usually over 90 beats per minute at rest.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

泻热导滞,润肠通便

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Clear accumulated internal heat and reduce fire.
  • Moisten the intestines and help expel stagnation, promoting smooth bowel movements.

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|Common Symptoms

Clinical Description:

大便干结如羊屎,形体消瘦,头晕耳鸣,盗汗颧红,腰膝酸软,失眠多梦,舌红少苔,脉细数

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Stools are dry, hard, and pellet-like, passed as small balls.
  • Emaciated body shape with gradual weight loss.
  • Prone to dizziness and blurred vision, often experiencing tinnitus.
  • Prone to night sweating, with frequent malar flushing.
  • Soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, with insufficient strength.
  • Poor sleep, difficulty falling asleep and frequent dreaming.
  • Tongue body is reddish with little coating.
  • Pulse is thin and rapid, usually over 90 beats per minute at rest.

|TCM Approach

Clinical Description:

益气养阴,润肠通便

Plain-Language Explanation:

  • Tonify qi and nourish yin fluids, helping the body feel stronger and more balanced.
  • Moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, making stools pass more smoothly.

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The following products are provided for informational reference only and do not constitute medical advice or a prescription. Please refer to the product packaging and instructions, and use them under the guidance of a physician or pharmacist.