Table 2.
Most Commonly Reported Symptoms in Those Diagnosed with Predominantly Liver or Spleen Cluster Pathology
| Rank | Symptom reported for patients with Liver cluster pathology (n = 84) | No. of times, n (%) | Symptom reported for patients with Spleen cluster pathology (n = 53) | No. of times, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stress | 38 (45.2) | Pain | 33 (62.3) |
| 2 | Muscular tension/stiffness | 31 (36.9) | Tiredness/fatigue | 16 (30.2) |
| 3 | Headache/migraine | 28 (33.3) | Bloating | 5 (9.4) |
| 4 | Pain | 26 (31.0) | Cold aversion | 5 (9.4) |
| 5 | Sleep disturbances/insomnia | 15 (17.9) | Cold extremities | 5 (9.4) |
| 6 | Irritability | 14 (16.7) | Heavy limbs | 5 (9.4) |
| 7 | Anger | 11 (13.1) | Digestive problems | 4 (7.5) |
| 8 | Depression | 7 (8.3) | Headache/migraine | 4 (7.5) |
| 9 | Frustration | 4 (4.8) | Edema | 4 (7.5) |
| 10 | Menstrual irregularities | 4 (4.8) | Overweight | 4 (7.5) |
| 11 | Red face | 4 (4.8) | Low bone density | 3 (5.7) |
| 12 | Anxiety | 3 (3.6) | Poor appetite | 3 (5.7) |
| 13 | Fluctuating mood | 3 (3.6) | Prolapse | 3 (5.7) |