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Chronic gastritis is a chronic gastric lesion,
pathologically characterized by nonspecific chronic
inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Chronic gastritis
can be divided into two categories, primary and
secondary. The former is further categorized into
superficial, atrophic and hypertrophic types; the latter
often complicates gastroduodenal ulcer and gastric
cancer.
(a) Chronic upper abdominal pain, fullness and
discomfort, belching and acid regurgitation which
often occur after meals.
(b) Gastrofiberscope: Is most contributive in
confirming diagnosis.
By
treating chronic gastritis with TCM𠏋 treatment approach,
not only can get better effects than use of other
treatments, but also avoid re-occurrence and no side
effects. It takes about two or four weeks as a treatment
cycle.
Syndrome (b)
Stagnation of
the Liver-Qi attacking the Stomach
Epigastric distension, pain, fullness, oppression and
discomfort which is aggravated after meals, frequent
belching which may be aggravated by emotional upset,
thin and white coating of the tongue, and deep taut
pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Relieving hyperactive
liver-Qi and regulating the stomach.
Syndrome (c)
Insufficiency-cold in the Spleen and Stomach
Dull pain in the stomach, vomiting of watery fluid,
perferencefor warmth and press, aggravation from cold,
fatigue, loose stools, pale tongue, deep thready and
weak pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Warning middle-jiao and
dispelling pathogenic cold.
Syndrome (d)
Deficiency of
the Stomach Yin duo to Stomach Heat
Dull
pain in the stomach with burning sensation which is
aggravated in the afternoon or on empty stomach and is
relieved after meal. dry mouth and throat, or thirst,
poor appetite, dry stool, red tongue with yellowish and
dry coating, wiry, thready and rapid pulse.
To treat by Herbal
medicine Therapeutic principle: Clearing away Heat from
the stomach and nourishing Yin of the stomach.
Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of
this specific ailment, however individual results may
vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation
of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you
won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many
exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even
months of practice before you'll see any significant
improvements.
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just
click a link above.
This information is for education purpose only. We
strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to
learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before
attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet
1. Poria (Fuling) 15g, Coix Seed (Yiyiren) 15g, rice
60g, put 4 cups of water then soak for 20 minutes, have
it boiled for 30 minutes to make rice gruel, eat once a
day for 4 weeks.
(c) Life style
1. Don't eat raw, cold, special food and deep-fried
food.
2. Take regular meals on time, avoid excessive food
and/or drink at one meal.
3. Avoid mental stress and overstrain.
4. Don't take any medications which has side effect to
irritate gastric mucosa.
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