What symptom is associated with Stomach Yin Deficiency?

Stomach Yin Deficiency is characterized by a lack of nourishment and moisture in the Stomach, leading to various symptoms. Dull epigastric pain is a common manifestation of this condition. The pain tends to be less intense and more chronic in nature, which aligns with the typical presentation of deficiencies where there is a slow and gradual onset rather than an acute episode.

Additionally, symptoms associated with Yin Deficiency often include dryness and a feeling of emptiness, which can be reflected in a dull ache rather than sharp or sudden pain. The discomfort may also be accompanied by dry mouth or a lack of appetite, which are further indications of insufficient Stomach Yin.

In contrast, other symptoms such as epigastric fullness, nausea and belching, or sudden pain in the epigastrium are more typically associated with other conditions like Stomach Qi stagnation or excess patterns, which manifest through more acute or intense symptoms rather than the subtle, chronic symptoms of Yin Deficiency.