The results of the statistical analysis showed that in the
398 newly diagnosed patients, regardless of the staging,
the scores of Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Dampness
patterns were relatively high, and the scores of Liver
Qi Stagnation, Liver Blood Stasis, and Dampness
Heat patterns were also relatively high. When compared
among different staging groups, there were significant
differences in scores of Dampness (P = 0.002)
and Liver Qi Stagnation patterns (P = 0.02).