Hello, I am a TCM practitioner, Wen Junran. Today, I present you with a TCM diagnostic question. Suppose you have a patient in front of you, diagnosed with Gan Yu Qi Zhi (Liver Qi Stagnation). What should be the olfactory characteristics of this patient? A, shortness of breath B, belching C, gasping D, sighing E, … Read more
This public account is the official WeChat of the Heilongjiang Provincial Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Longjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine” above to follow. IIntroduction: The most commonly misdiagnosed condition in clinical practice is the syndrome of mixed deficiency and excess. Excess syndromes are usually … Read more
Mastering the Use of the ‘Luo Points’ for Swift Therapeutic EffectsAuthor/Yang Chengqi, Narrated by Yang Liping The fifteen luo points refer to the acupuncture points where the fifteen luo vessels branch from their respective primary meridians. The luo points of the twelve primary meridians are located below the elbow and knee joints in the limbs. … Read more
Blood stasis is a causative factor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), resulting from the accumulation of internal and external impurities such as phlegm, dampness, turbid fluids, and uremic toxins entering the bloodstream, leading to the formation of impure blood. Conditions such as coronary heart disease, tumors, and strokes are all related to blood stasis. The … Read more
In this great era, I have the opportunity to connect with many patients on WeChat, helping them overcome their health issues, which is the greatest comfort for me as a doctor. —— Teacher Li Liver Qi Stagnation Syndrome (Gan Yu Qi Zhi Zheng) Discussing Liver Qi Stagnation Syndrome How to identify Liver Qi Stagnation Syndrome? … Read more
1. A netizen, Jie Mu, consulted: Recently, I have been feeling uncomfortable with bloating in my stomach. I haven’t eaten much, yet my stomach feels distended and sometimes it hurts so much that I feel pain in my ribs. Occasionally, I also experience acid reflux and I am hesitant to eat, as I can hardly … Read more
Abdominal distension refers to the swelling or discomfort in the abdomen caused by gastrointestinal gas. It can be a subjective sensation, where one feels a part or the entire abdomen is bloated, often accompanied by related symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and belching. It can also be an objective finding during examination, where a part … Read more
1. The main symptom is abdominal distension, which primarily manifests as gastric and abdominal bloating, a common occurrence in daily life. When tapped, it produces a drum-like sound. In internal medicine, this is referred to as pi man (distention syndrome) or pi zheng (spleen syndrome). There is a lack of appetite, and consuming soy products … Read more
Do you often feel bloated, especially after meals, with increased discomfort, frequent belching, and flatulence? These issues are classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as stagnation of Qi in the stomach and intestines. Sometimes, emotional stress can exacerbate this feeling of fullness, as liver Qi invades the stomach, leading to severe stagnation. Today, Dr. Ma … Read more
Many children experience significant abdominal distension, and when you pat their little bellies, they make a loud sound, filled with gas. These children suffer from poor qi circulation in the abdomen, leading to the stomach qi not descending, abdominal gas not being released, and a lack of flatulence. They may also have bad breath or … Read more