Acupoints for Abdominal Bloating

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Protocol (6 points)

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Point selection reported in a published study.

Vomiting Nausea Flatulence Abdominal Pain Abdominal Bloating Ileus Postoperative Abdominal Bloating Flatulence Postoperative Loss Of Appetite

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LI04Junction Valley

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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy; avoid in first trimester.

🛡️ Treats: fever, tinnitus, release:exterior, amenorrhea, wind

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Protocol (2 points)

70%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Diarrhea Abdominal Pain Abdominal Bloating Gastrointestinal Tumor Postoperative Gastrointestinal Paralysis

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ST36Leg Three Miles

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below st35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, appetite:weak, diarrhoea, dyspnoea

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Hou Lili, Xu Lei, Shi Yan, Gu Fen. Effect of electric acupoint stimulation on gastrointestinal hormones and motility among geriatric postoperative patients with gastrointestinal tumors. J Tradit Chin Med, 2016, 36(4): 450-455

Protocol (6 points)

61%

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

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ST24Slippery Flesh Gate

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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 滑肉門 (huá ròu mén)

🎯 Location: 1 thumb width above the umbilicus 2 thumb widths lateral to the cv9.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

🛡️ Treats: phlegm, depression, vomiting, pain:epigastrium, vomiting:blood

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HUANG Yong, LIAO Xiao-ming, LI Xiao-xi & SONG Yuan-bin. Clinical Observation on the Effects of Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture in 40 Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 264-266

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside distention abdominal:

vomiting nausea flatulence pain abdominal ileus postoperative distension abdominal

Using Acupoints for Abdominal Bloating

Self-Treatment Guidelines

Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

Severe or persistent distention abdominal
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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