This may be due to a dietary imbalance that causes Stomach Fire and this passes to the Heart (there is a meridian connection). See Stomach Syndromes.

If it originates from emotions, Heart Fire can be transmitted to the Stomach (mother-child). See: Heart Syndromes

Picture with sores, mouth ulcers, oral problems or hematemesis (vomiting of blood)

Symptoms

• Burning pain in the Stomach
• Xin Fan, nervousness, restlessness
• Vomiting
• Tongue and mouth sores
• Gum pain, swelling and/or bleeding
• Halitosis
• Hematemesis (vomiting with blood)
• Red face
• Thirst with a desire for cold drinks
• Red tongue with yellow coating
• Slippery-Rapid pulse