TCM

How can TCM cupping help with gastric pain?

Doctor's Answers 1

Generally, gastric pain is accompanied by the following symptoms:

  • a feeling of fullness,
  • belching or burping,
  • heartburn,
  • nausea,
  • and vomiting, among other symptoms.

The causes of gastric pain can be due to:

  • mental and emotional factors,
  • dietary factors (e.g. eat unhealthy food, improper diet)
  • cold,
  • fatigue, etc.

TCM cupping can help to alleviate the symptoms of gastric pain by administering cupping treatment on the shen-que and zhong-wan points. To do that, the TCM physician will cup the points for 5-10min each. This is repeated 2-3 times.

Cupping can clear the meridians, dispel cold and relieve gastric pain. Acupuncture treatment can be used in conjunction for better results.

一般胃脘部疼痛伴胀满,嗳气,泛酸,恶心,呕吐等症状,发病与精神情志因素,饮食不节,受寒或劳累等有关,通过拔罐有助于缓解胃脘痛的症状,穴位可以选取神阙和中脘穴。操作:玻璃火罐选取中脘穴,神阙,留罐5-10Min,反复操作2-3次。有疏通经络,散寒止痛作用。临床上配合针灸治疗有更好的疗效。

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