Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Esophageal Obstruction

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Esophageal Obstruction

Esophageal Obstruction (Yēgé) Esophageal obstruction is often caused by emotional distress, injury from food and alcohol, aging, physical weakness, and organ dysfunction. The pathogenesis involves phlegm and qi obstruction, phlegm and blood stasis, and deficiency of fluids leading to dryness, resulting in the stomach’s inability to harmonize and descend. Clinically, it is characterized by difficulty … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Common Internal Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: 20. Esophageal Obstruction

Detailed Explanation of Common Internal Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: 20. Esophageal Obstruction

【Diagnosis and Treatment Summary】 Esophageal obstruction is characterized by blockage and difficulty in swallowing, while obstruction of the diaphragm refers to the refusal of food and subsequent vomiting. Phlegm and qi obstruction lead to diaphragm dispersal, and over time, the “Three Obstructions” syndrome emerges: Fluid deficiency and heat obstruction require An Zhong Decoction; Blood stasis … Read more