Yan, male, 26 years old. Suffers from palpitations and unease in the epigastric region, abdominal palpation reveals splashing sounds and epigastric pulsations. Diarrhea occurs every three to five days, with watery, cold, and odorless stools. After diarrhea, the palpitations in the epigastric region lessen. Inquiry about diet and urination shows they are normal. Tongue coating is white, slippery, and slightly dry. Pulse manifestation is wiry. Diagnosed as water palpitations due to stagnant fluid in the stomach clashing with qi. If the fluid in the stomach flows downward to the intestines, it causes diarrhea. After diarrhea, the stomach fluid retention slightly decreases, hence the palpitations lessen. However, the condition recurs quickly, and palpitations reappear the next day. Treatment should focus on warming the middle to transform the fluid. Prescription:
Poria 24g, Fresh Ginger Rhizome 24g, Cinnamon Twig 10g, Prepared Licorice Root 6g
. After taking 3 doses, urination increased, and palpitations significantly decreased. After another 3 doses, all symptoms were relieved. Since then, there has been no recurrence.