How effective is acupuncture for stomach problems

Acupuncture for gastric disease is effective in symptomatic treatment, commonly used acupuncture points are in the epigastric region, Tianshu, Neiguan, foot Sanli and other points, the specific efficacy varies from person to person. 1. Middle epigastric region: located in the upper abdomen, in front of the center line, 4 inches above the navel, with the role of stomach, spleen and qi, for stomach pain, bloating, hiccups (hiccups), regurgitation, dyspepsia and other diseases have a certain degree of efficacy. 2. Tianshu: located in the abdomen, horizontal flat navel, 2 inches away from the anterior midline, has the effect of regulating the middle and stomach, regulating qi and strengthening the spleen (regulating qi and strengthening the spleen), for gastrointestinal disorders such as vomiting, constipation, etc., has a certain therapeutic effect. 3. Neiguan: in the anterior region of the forearm, 2 inches above the transverse stripe on the distal side of the palm of the wrist, between the tendon of the palmaris longus and the tendon of the radial flexor carpi radialis. It has the effect of harmonizing the stomach and lowering the rebelliousness (harmonizing the stomach qi, making the upward rebellious qi descend), broadening the chest and regulating the qi, calming the heart and tranquillizing the mind, calming and relieving pain, and it has certain curative effects on the heart, chest and gastric disorders, such as palpitation (accelerated heartbeat often accompanied by heartburn), stomach pain and other disorders. 4. Foot Sanli: Located on the lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the calf’s nose point, on the line between the calf’s nose point and the Xiexi point. It has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach (restoring the function of spleen and stomach), supporting the positive and cultivating the vitality, activating the channels and elevating the qi, and is effective for people with distension and pain in the stomach and epigastric region, and those who have a deficiency of the spleen. Acupuncture and moxibustion of the above points have a certain effect on gastric diseases, do not operate on your own acupuncture, please go to the regular hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.