What should I do if I have severe liver qi stagnation?

Patients with severe liver qi stagnation can choose medication and acupuncture treatment. Patients with severe liver qi stagnation commonly suffer from mental depression, chest tightness, stomach distension, distension and pain in the abdomen and ribs, loss of appetite, or obstruction of the pharynx, and women may suffer from premenstrual breast distension and pain, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders and other symptoms. Medications: Commonly used medications include Chaihu Shu Liver Pills and Shu Liver Relief Capsule. Chaihu Shu Liver Pill is used for chest and hypochondrium (chest and rib area) congestion, food stagnation, vomiting and acidity caused by liver qi discomfort. Shu Liver Relief Capsule is indicated for mild to moderate monophasic depression with evidence of liver depression and spleen deficiency, which is characterized by depressed mood, delayed interest, difficulty in falling asleep, early waking up, dreaming, nervousness and restlessness, impatience and irritability, poor appetite, chest tightness, fatigue and weakness, excessive sweating, pain, and so on. Adverse reactions: occasional nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, headache, etc. Acupuncture treatment: commonly used acupoints include Taichong, Xingma, Zhimen, Zhangmen, Liver Yu, etc. However, the specific acupoints to be used need to be decided by the doctor according to the patient’s condition. Taking the above medicines needs to be guided by a doctor, and acupuncture needs to be operated by a professional doctor.