Acupuncture Points for Abdominal Discomfort

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Abdominal Discomfort:

BloatingConstipation FunctionalEvacuation IncompleteStraining Defecation

Points cited for Abdominal Discomfort

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Abdominal Discomfort. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 1
  • ST37Upper Great HollowStomach Meridian1 of 1

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (2 points)

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LI11 · ST37

BloatingConstipation FunctionalStraining DefecationAbdominal DiscomfortEvacuation Incomplete
Point 1 of 2

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

ST37Upper Great Hollow

ST37 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 上巨虛 (shàng jù xū)

🎯 Location: 6 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath, Spleen Weakness, Stomach Weakness, Common Cold

Study-reported

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Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2017/1428943 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1

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