Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? What causes breast tenderness before menstruation?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be due to liver qi stagnation. Liver qi stagnation refers to a pattern characterized by impaired liver's function of dispersal, where insufficient dispersal leads to qi stagnation. It is also known as liver qi depression syndrome or simply liver depression syndrome. Consider using Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Decoction) with modifications for treatment. Based on the symptoms you mentioned, it is primarily caused by pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting, which falls under the category of spleen and stomach deficiency. Treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen and stomach, promoting digestion, and resolving stagnation. The Bao He Wan (Poria and TCM herbal formula) you mentioned can be used.