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Hypochondriac Pain

Hypochondriac pain commonly appears in Liver qi stagnation, Liver fire, or Shaoyang disorders.

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Definition

Hypochondriac pain is distending, wandering, or burning pain in the costal region.

Clinical Meaning

Emotion-related distending pain suggests Liver qi stagnation; burning pain with bitter taste suggests Liver fire.

Pitfall / Exam Tip

Think Liver first when you see hypochondriac pain, then differentiate constraint from fire.

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