A 32-year-old woman has had premenstrual breast distention and hypochondriac fullness for six months. Symptoms worsen with emotional upset and she often sighs. Menses are irregular. Tongue edges are slightly red. Pulse is wiry. What is the most likely pattern?
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Wiry Pulse
A wiry pulse is commonly associated with Liver patterns, pain, and phlegm-fluid disorders. It feels taut and straight, like a tightened string.
Hypochondriac Pain
Hypochondriac pain commonly appears in Liver qi stagnation, Liver fire, or Shaoyang disorders.
Irritability
Irritability often points toward Liver-related dysfunction, but the background may be stagnation, rising Yang, or blazing fire.
Liver Qi Stagnation
Failure of the Liver to course and discharge leads to qi stagnation, typically with emotional depression and hypochondriac distention.