Fire cupping for abdominal distension can be done at acupuncture points on the abdomen, such as Shen Que point, Zhong Cu point, Tian Shu point and so on.
1. Shen Que point: located in the middle of the abdomen, the center of the umbilicus. It has the effect of restoring yang and fixing prolapse (treating prolapse diseases by replenishing yang qi), and strengthening the spleen and stomach. Cupping fire cupping at Shen Que can alleviate the symptoms of abdominal distension caused by the weakness of the spleen and stomach.
2. Middle Epigastric Point: Located in the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel. It has the effect of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, subduing rebelliousness and inducing diuresis, and can be used to treat abdominal distension caused by spleen and stomach disharmony.
3. Tianshu Point: Located in the abdomen, transverse to the umbilicus, 2 inches away from the front center line. It has the effect of regulating qi, elevating clear qi and lowering turbid qi (so that clear qi rises and turbid qi falls), and can be used to treat bloating caused by gastrointestinal disorders.
The discomfort of abdominal distension, need to go to the hospital in time, the specific treatment operation should be carried out by a professional doctor, do not operate on their own.