Author: Tang Yulan, TCM Practitioner (Apprenticeship) (Practice License Number: 341431381000002) This article is written by Dr. Tang Yulan, based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, and is intended for general knowledge and educational purposes only. The qualifications can be publicly verified on the National Health Commission of China's official website.
As a child, I often heard the elders say, "Keep your stomach warm, and you'll feel comfortable." This saying contains the simple wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, "The stomach prefers warmth and dislikes cold." Indeed, the digestive work of the stomach requires the movement of Yang energy, much like a stove needs fire to cook. But have you ever thought that the recurring problem of acid regurgitation and heartburn may not always be due to "coldness"? In clinical practice, such situations are often more complex than just a simple "cold stomach." Is that fiery sensation rising from the stomach not just the body "overheating"?
Misconception 1: Heartburn is due to too much stomach acid, and antacids are needed to suppress it
Many friends, upon feeling heartburn, unconsciously think that the stomach acid is "rebellious" and quickly look for antacids to suppress it. However, this may not always be the case.
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The Complexity of Stomach IssuesIn clinical practice, the situation of heartburn and acid regurgitation is often more complex than just "coldness." The fiery sensation rising from the stomach may not be just the body "overheating." It is important to understand the true cause of the problem and seek appropriate treatment.