title | Medical Cases of Liu Jingqi |
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bubble_chart Content Wang, female, 38 years old, first consultation on February 14, 1983. She has been experiencing throbbing pain in the lower abdomen for four to five years, with frequent pulsations below the navel, which worsen at night. Sometimes she feels a sensation of gas rising from below the navel to the epigastric region, causing severe pain in the epigastric area and cold sweating, which subsides after about an hour. This occurs several times a day, accompanied by anorexia, weight loss, and general weakness. Examination revealed tenderness at the Guanyuan (CV4) acupoint, and previous treatments were ineffective. She had a history of dysentery five years ago, and currently, her stools alternate between dry and loose. The pulse is slippery on both sides. Diagnosis: Rebellious Qi attacking the stomach. Treatment principle: Subdue the rebellious Qi and harmonize the stomach. She was prescribed Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Liquorice, and Jujube Decoction for 30 doses. The pulsations below the navel and epigastric pain disappeared, and the tenderness at Guanyuan (CV4) also resolved. A follow-up three months later showed improved appetite, weight gain, and significantly increased physical strength.