Foundation Knowledge

Aversion to Cold

Aversion to cold commonly appears in yang deficiency or cold patterns. With cold limbs and frequent night urination, Kidney yang deficiency is more likely.

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symptom
Definition

Aversion to cold means the patient feels cold and prefers warmth.

Clinical Meaning

It points to cold signs or insufficiency of yang qi.

Pitfall / Exam Tip

Do not label all aversion to cold as exterior wind-cold; longstanding aversion often points to yang deficiency.

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