Abdominal focal distension according to Chinese Medicine

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The information provided here is not a replacement for a doctor. You shouldn't use it for the purpose of self-diagnosing or self-medicating but rather so you can have a more informed discussion with a professional TCM practitioner.

What is abdominal focal distension?

Abdominal focal distention is like abdominal distention but more severe. A typical example is the famous "beer belly", when someone's abdominal region is severely distended.

What causes abdominal focal distension according to TCM?

There are 9 patterns of disharmony in our database that are associated with abdominal focal distension. TCM sees our body (and mind) as a holistic system in which health issues stem from imbalances, known as "patterns of disharmony". These patterns can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, such as abdominal focal distension here.

All the patterns associated with abdominal focal distension are "Full" (also called "Excess") in nature. This means that according to TCM abdominal focal distension is seen as an acute condition, caused by an excess of pathological factors or substances that overwhelm the body's defensive capabilities.

In this case, the most common of these excesses is Phlegm, behind 3 patterns associated with abdominal focal distension. Other excesses or pathogenic factors which might contribute to abdominal focal distension include "Heat", "Dampness" and "Phlegm-Heat".

For more details on the underlying causes and patterns behind abdominal focal distension, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for abdominal focal distension

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Individual herbs used in TCM for abdominal focal distension

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for abdominal focal distension

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with abdominal focal distension

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