Retention of urine

Spleen Qi deficient and sinking
- Symptoms- frequent but scanty urination, discomfort in the lower abdomen, a bearing down sensation, restlessness with inability to sit or lie down, pale complexion, tiredness, shortness of breath. Tongue: pale. Pulse: weak

Kidney Qi deficient and sinking
- Symptoms- frequent but scanty urination, pale urine, flow of micturination interrupted, uncomfortable sensation in hypogastrium which is worse with sitting, feeling cold, backache, tiredness. Tongue: pale and wet. Pulse: deep, weak.

Damp heat in the bladder
- Symptoms- difficult urination, dark and turbid urine, irritability, a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, poor appetite, a sticky taste. Tongue: a thick sticky yellow coating on the root with red spots. Pulse: slippery and slightly wiry

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