Can a weak spleen and stomach cause an entire tummy upset?

Weakness of the spleen and stomach can lead to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, which may then cause discomfort throughout the stomach. According to Chinese medicine, the spleen is the main transporter (the spleen has the function of digesting food and drink, absorbing food essence and water and transferring it to the whole body), the main ascender of Qing, the main regulator of the blood, transporting and transforming the water and grains and water and liquids, ascending the internal organs, ascending the essence of the water and grains to the heart, lungs, head and eyes, and regulating the blood so that the blood travels in the veins. The stomach is the main receptor (acceptance of accommodation), putrefaction (initial digestion of food, the formation of food waste), water and grain, the main through the descent, the downward transmission of food residues. However, when weakness of the spleen and stomach causes dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, dyspepsia, bloating, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. may occur, which can be manifested as symptoms of discomfort in the whole stomach. It is recommended that people with weak spleen and stomach should consult a regular hospital and under the guidance of a professional doctor for adjustment and treatment. The usual diet should be light and easy to digest, avoid too greasy, spicy and stimulating food, regular diet, avoid overeating.