Abdominal Pain Worsened By Pressure in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns according to TCM theory

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Condition Categories

General Abdominal Pain and Discomfort Lower Abdominal Pain and Discomfort Abdominal Distension and Fullness
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TCM Patterns
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Formulas
Overview
What causes it 5 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each abdominal pain worsened by pressure pattern
Classical remedies 8 herbal formulas documented
Related conditions

From the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, abdominal pain that worsens with pressure is indicative of deeper imbalances within the body's Qi (energy), Blood, Yin, and Yang. TCM theory suggests that such pain arises when the smooth flow of Qi and Blood is obstructed or when there is an accumulation of Cold or Heat in the abdominal area.

Understanding and treating this symptom involves identifying the underlying pattern of disharmony and correcting it to restore balance and alleviate pain.

TCM Patterns for Abdominal Pain Worsened By Pressure

Blood Stasis

Causes: Dislike of pressure on epigastric area, Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

3 variations documented
Stomach Blood Stagnation
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Dislike of pressure on epigastric area

Along with: Nocturnal epigastric pain, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Potential vomiting of blood, Hematochezia

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation with Heat
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

Along with: Guarding of the abdominal musculature, Groin pain, Alternating fever and chills, Appendicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Iliac abscess,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Lower abdominal fibroids and cysts, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Abdominal pain, Prolonged lochia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Abdominal pain that increases upon pressure, Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

2 variations documented
Heat in Yang brightness Organs
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Abdominal pain that increases upon pressure

Along with: Severe constipation, Excessive gas and flatulence, Focal distention, Abdominal fullness, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Abdominal tightness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Blood Stagnation with Heat
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

Along with: Guarding of the abdominal musculature, Groin pain, Alternating fever and chills, Appendicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Iliac abscess,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Qi Stagnation

Causes: Dislike of pressure on the abdomen

1 variation documented
Small Intestine Qi Pain
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Dislike of pressure on the abdomen

Along with: Lower abdominal twisting pain, Abdominal distention, Abdominal pain worsened by pressure, Borborygmi, Excessive gas and flatulence, Abdominal pain relieved by flatulence,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Excess

Causes: Epigastric pain worsen by pressure

1 variation documented
Yin Excess
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Epigastric pain worsen by pressure

Along with: Absence of thirst, Slow and forceful movement, Polyuria, Feeling of chest oppression, Nausea, Excessive vaginal discharge,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Phlegm

Causes: Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

1 variation documented
Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus
How it presents with abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Lower abdominal distension and pain that increases with pressure

Along with: Persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood, Lower abdominal fibroids and cysts, Menstrual cramps, Irregular periods, Abdominal pain, Prolonged lochia,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Herbal Formulas for Abdominal Pain Worsened By Pressure

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address abdominal pain worsened by pressure

Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Blood Stasis Heat

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Blood Stasis Phlegm

Da Cheng Qi Tang

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Heat

Shi Xiao San

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Blood Stasis

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Qi Stagnation

Wu Ling San

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Yin Excess

Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Blood Stasis

Wu Pi Yin

Addresses these abdominal pain worsened by pressure patterns:

Yin Excess