Title: Understanding the Stuffy Feeling in the Stomach
Author: Zhu Yongbing, TCM Practitioner (Practice License Number: 241340321000051) This article is written by Dr. Zhu Yongbing, based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, and is intended for popular science reference only. The practice qualifications can be publicly verified on the National Health Commission of China's official website.
In the consultation room, a middle-aged woman皱着眉头 said, "Doctor, I'm hungry, but I feel full after eating just a few mouthfuls. It feels like everything is stuck in my throat, and it takes half a day to go down." She placed her hand on her chest, repeatedly gesturing to the location of that "stuffy" feeling. This is not an isolated case. In TCM clinical practice, the feeling of being full after eating just a little, and the sensation that food is stuck in the stomach and not digested, is quite common...
Title: Common Causes of Stuffy Feeling in the Stomach
The reasons for this "overfull" feeling in the stomach can be quite varied. One common cause is the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body, which can lead to a feeling of fullness and stuffiness in the chest and stomach. Another possible cause is a deficiency in the spleen and stomach, which can result in poor digestion and a sensation of food being stuck in the stomach. Additionally, emotional factors such as stress and anxiety can also lead to a stuffy feeling in the stomach.
Title: TCM Treatment for Stuffy Feeling in the Stomach
In TCM, the treatment for a stuffy feeling in the stomach focuses on resolving the underlying causes. For cases involving the accumulation of phlegm and dampness, herbal medicine is often used to promote the dispersal of phlegm and the elimination of dampness. For cases of spleen and stomach deficiency, treatments may include herbal medicine to strengthen the spleen and stomach, as well as dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Emotional factors are also addressed through TCM practices such as acupuncture and moxibustion.