摘要
Gastroptosis refers to prolapse of the stomach to an abnormal position manifested clinically by distending pain below the xiphoid process, hypochondriac fullness, chest stuffiness, abdominal distention and straining sensation, which is mainly caused by reduced tensity, lack of fat of the abdominal wall, relaxed muscles and decreased abdominal pressure. The authors have treated 93 cases of gastroptosis by applying acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine and achieved quite satisfactory therapeutic results reported as follows.
Gastroptosis refers to prolapse of the stomach to an abnormal position manifested clinically by distending pain below the xiphoid process, hypochondriac fullness, chest stuffiness, abdominal distention and straining sensation, which is mainly caused by reduced tensity, lack of fat of the abdominal wall, relaxed muscles and decreased abdominal pressure. The authors have treated 93 cases of gastroptosis by applying acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine and achieved quite satisfactory therapeutic results reported as follows.
