Abdominal pain relieved by pressure according to Chinese Medicine

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What is abdominal pain relieved by pressure?

Unpleasant sensation felt in the stomach or abdomen that is alleviated when applying pressure in the area.

What causes abdominal pain relieved by pressure according to TCM?

There are 4 patterns of disharmony in our database that are associated with abdominal pain relieved by pressure. 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 pain relieved by pressure here.

All the patterns associated with abdominal pain relieved by pressure are "Empty" (also called "Deficient") in nature. This means that according to TCM, abdominal pain relieved by pressure is seen as a chronic condition that is due to a deficiency of certain “Vital Substances” (such as Blood or Qi), or Yin or Yang generally.

This is the case when abdominal pain relieved by pressure is due to "Yang Deficiency", for instance.

For more details on the underlying causes and patterns behind abdominal pain relieved by pressure, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for abdominal pain relieved by pressure

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Individual herbs used in TCM for abdominal pain relieved by pressure

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for abdominal pain relieved by pressure

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with abdominal pain relieved by pressure

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