Patient's question:
I have been constipated for a while. Later, my friend told me that both cold-natured and hot-natured constitutions can lead to constipation. I don't know what my situation is, and I'd like to understand the differences between cold-natured constipation and hot-natured constipation?Doctor's answer:
The difference between cold-type constipation and heat-type constipation lies in the symptoms of the stool and other aspects such as constitution. During heat-type constipation, there may be symptoms such as abdominal distension and pain, dry heaving, and yellow urine. The stool is dry, and it may not be relieved for several days. The face may turn red, and one may easily become irritable, with bad breath in the mouth.During cold-type constipation, the stool is not very dry, but it is difficult to pass. One may easily sweat and feel short of breath with a pale complexion. In daily life, the limbs are not warm, and one is easily cold.