However, if the exposure is excessive, the climate factor is particularly strong, or the patient is weak, a disease pattern can develop. Wind symptoms act like the wind. They arise suddenly, move freely around the body, vibrate and change rapidly. The wind is said to act as a carrier, for bringing heat, cold and dampness into the body. Wind symptoms include tremors, convulsions, stiffness, paralysis and itching.
Cold symptoms act like cold.
They are slow, cold and cause contractions and pain. Cold symptoms include a slow pulse, chills, pain and muscle contractions. Heat symptoms act like heat. They are red, hot, dry and overactive. Heat symptoms include fever, skin rashes, fast pulse, delirium and irritability.