What's wrong with a weak pulse?

September 9, 2023
The pulse is a channel for the movement of qi and blood, and the pulse can reflect changes in the functions of the internal organs, qi and blood, yin and yang of the whole body. What happens when some people have a weak pulse?

Characteristics of a weak pulse

A weak pulse is characterized by a sunken, thin, weak and soft pulse. This is manifested by the sinking of the part where the pulse appears, the thin shape of the pulse and the softness of the pulse. Because the pulse is small and the blood is not full, the pulse can only be felt under the skin and near the bones, and when the pulse is taken, the pulse is felt as thin and weak.

Analysis of the mechanism of the weak pulse

The pulse is the house of blood, is the channel of the blood and qi running, the body is insufficient yin blood, it is difficult to fill the pulse channel, so the pulse shape is small; qi is the handsome of blood, yang qi deficiency, unable to promote the blood running in the pulse, the pulse qi can not be drummed out, so the pulse position is deep and weak.

Clinical significance of weak pulse

Weak pulse is mostly seen in Yang Qi deficiency as well as Qi and Blood deficiency evidence.

Clinical manifestations of Yang Qi deficiency

Fear of cold, cold body, light mouth without thirst or preference for hot water, spontaneous sweating (often sweating when waking up, especially after activity), clear and long urine or low urine volume, body swelling, thin stools, pale face, pale and fat tongue, white smooth tongue coating, sluggish and weak pulse.

Clinical manifestations of Qi and Blood deficiency

Frequent fatigue, lack of energy to speak, spontaneous sweating, pale or yellowish face, pale lips, eyelids, nails, thin body, dizziness, palpitations and insomnia, numbness of limbs, low menstrual volume and pale color, delayed menstruation or even amenorrhea, pale white tongue, thin and feeble pulse.

How to regulate a weak pulse

Weak pulse should be regulated under the guidance of a doctor depending on your condition. Usually, you should keep regular work and rest, exercise regularly, and eat more foods that invigorate Yang energy and replenish Qi and blood, such as jujube, angelica, cinnamon, etc.
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