How to Distinguish between Yang Deficiency and Dampness and Dampness-Encumbered Spleen Yang

The symptoms of Yang Deficiency and Dampness and Dampness-Encumbered Spleen Yang are similar, but their causes and treatment methods differ. Yang Deficiency and Dampness is caused by weak Yang Qi, compounded by the invasion of dampness, often accompanied by symptoms like aversion to cold, preference for warm drinks, and loose stools. Dampness-Encumbered Spleen Yang occurs when the Spleen Yang is not significantly deficient or only slightly deficient, and the patient, after being affected by severe dampness, directly exhibits symptoms such as lack of energy, decreased appetite, reduced food intake, loose and sticky stools, white greasy tongue coating, and a weak and slippery pulse. Understanding the differences between the two is crucial for effective treatment.
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