Epigastric Pain Relieved With Pressure Or Eating in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating patterns according to TCM theory
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Epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating is a symptom often described by individuals experiencing discomfort in the upper abdomen. This condition, wherein the application of pressure or the intake of food eases the pain, can be perplexing for those unfamiliar with its nuances. Unlike other types of abdominal discomfort that might worsen after eating, this particular sensation suggests a unique underlying cause that may be linked to the stomach's inability to manage its digestive functions properly or a signal of imbalance in the body's internal energy flow.
In the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), epigastric pain alleviated by pressure or eating is seen through a lens vastly different from Western medicine. TCM interprets symptoms as messages from the body, indicating imbalances or disharmonies within the body’s Qi (energy), Yin and Yang, and the five elements.
This symptom, in particular, is often associated with deficiencies or stagnations in the body's vital energies, requiring a holistic approach to identify and correct the underlying pattern of disharmony, thereby restoring the body's equilibrium and healing the root cause of the pain.
TCM Patterns for Epigastric Pain Relieved With Pressure Or Eating
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating
Stomach Yang Deficient and Cold
Diagnostic signs
Deep (Chen), Slow (Chi), Weak (Ruo)
Pale and wet
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Epigastric Pain Relieved With Pressure Or Eating
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address epigastric pain relieved with pressure or eating