Damp Heat in the Gallbladder

This pattern is affiliated with gallstones and is caused by longterm stress generating anger, and excessive consumption of greasy and fatty foods. The dampness formed by the greasy food combines with the heat caused by strong emotions. The gallstones form over a long period of time from dampness under the ‘steaming and brewing’ action of heat. Underlying this pattern is hectic lifestyle, constant rushing, financial over commitment, the sense that everything is urgent, sleep deprivation, diet fads (especially the keto diet), overwork and overthinking.
Symptoms:
Upper abdominal pain, abdominal distension, inability to digest fats, yellow complexion, swelling of feet and ankles, scanty and dark yellow urine, genital rashes and itching, short tempered, fever, thirst without desire to drink, bitter taste in the mouth.