01/07/2026
🌀 TCM Differential Diagnosis for Dizziness
Dizziness is never “just dizziness” in TCM — the quality and context of the symptom tell you exactly where the imbalance lies. Here’s a quick pattern breakdown for clinic and study review:
🔍 Common TCM Patterns:
🌾 SP Qi Deficiency
Dizziness upon waking
Fatigue
Light-headed when standing up too quickly
👉 Think: not enough Qi to lift clear Yang to the head
🩸 LV Blood Deficiency
Dizziness + poor focus
Numbness/tingling
Blurred vision
Pale face, pale tongue
👉 Think: Blood not nourishing the head and sensory orifices
🔥 LV Yang Rising
Dizziness with temporal headache
Irritability, stress, moodiness
👉 Think: Liver Yin not anchoring Yang
💧 KD Yin Deficiency
Dizziness with night sweats
Insomnia with tossing/turning
Dry mouth worse at night
👉 Think: Yin unable to nourish and cool upward
These patterns show how dizziness becomes a powerful diagnostic clue when we differentiate clearly.
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