Recently, Aunt Li suddenly experienced abdominal pain and went to the hospital for examination. All indicators were normal, so she came to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic for treatment. In fact, there are not many patients like Aunt Li who experience pain around the navel or pain in the lower abdomen on the left or right side. Gastroscopy, routine abdominal ultrasound, and abdominal CT have all been performed, and no obvious abnormalities have been found. However, the symptoms do exist, which is very distressing.
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Abdominal pain is often caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach
Based on clinical observation, the author found that this type of abdominal pain is more likely to occur in people with weak spleen and stomach. This group of people has a decline in spleen and stomach function, but no changes in the structure of gastrointestinal organs have occurred, that is, only a decrease in gastrointestinal motility and reduced gastrointestinal peristalsis. The nature of this type of abdominal pain can be dull pain, bloating pain, stabbing pain, with a duration of several minutes or even tens of minutes. After rest or ejaculation, symptoms can be relieved. In daily life, the following situations can easily trigger such abdominal pain.
Firstly, consume foods that are not easily digestible. People with weak spleen and stomach who consume coarse grains, nuts, or difficult to digest foods may experience gastrointestinal spasms due to increased gastrointestinal load or excessive movement; Or the inability to digest and absorb food in a timely manner can lead to food accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in abdominal pain.
Secondly, consume foods that are prone to gas production. Foods such as sweet potatoes, radishes, and fava beans produce a significant amount of gas during digestion in the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with decreased spleen and stomach function are unable to expel excessive gas produced in the body, resulting in abdominal pain.
Thirdly, consume foods with cool attributes. Some people with weak spleen and stomach also have spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness. If they eat a large amount of cold food at once, causing damage to spleen yang, the spleen and stomach will become even more weakened, leading to abdominal pain.
Fourth, sudden emotional fluctuations. Individuals with low spleen and stomach function may suddenly experience emotional distress such as anger or prolonged depression, leading to liver qi stagnation. This can cause liver qi to invade the stomach, further weakening the spleen and stomach, resulting in abdominal pain.
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Relieve abdominal pain, traditional Chinese medicine has tricks
People with weak spleen and stomach should pay attention to consolidating and protecting the qi of the spleen and stomach in their daily diet. Diet should be regular and moderate, avoiding overeating or hunger. It should be light and easily digestible, and avoid excessive consumption of spicy foods.
Tonic Diet for Tonifying Temperament
Take 15 grams of Huai yam, 15 grams of Huangqi, and 500 grams of pork cutlet bone and meat, and stew them in soup.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen governs the limbs", and only when the spleen and stomach are strong can the muscles of the limbs be robust, thus enabling strong motor abilities to be exerted. At the same time, appropriate exercise can also increase the function of the spleen and stomach, and improve their ability to transport and transform. It is recommended that people with weak spleen and stomach take a walk after meals to improve their digestion and absorption abilities. Regular physical exercise such as Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and jogging are all good ways to exercise.
In addition, acupoints that nourish the spleen and stomach can be massaged regularly to enhance spleen and stomach function.
Massage the Rou Men acupoint, Tian Shu acupoint, Jian Li acupoint, Guan Yuan acupoint, and Zu San Li acupoint alternately every day. Massage each acupoint for 5-10 minutes each time, for a total of 25-50 minutes per day. You can also take turns moxibustion, moxibustion one acupoint per day for about 30 minutes each time.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal development and the source of qi and blood biochemistry. People with weak spleen and stomach can regulate and protect their spleen and stomach, which can ensure sufficient qi and blood, regulate qi flow, and prevent the occurrence of abdominal pain.