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Acupoints for Upper Abdomen Pain

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AnxietyDepressionHeartburnGastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseAcid RefluxChest Pain NoncardiacUpper Abdomen Pain
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GV09Reaching Yang

GV09 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 至陽 (zhì yáng)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, dyspnoea, jaundice, deficiency:qi

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside pain upper abdomen:

anxietydepressionheartburngastroesophageal reflux diseaseacid refluxchest pain noncardiac

Using Acupoints for Upper Abdomen Pain

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 pain upper abdomen
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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