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Abdominal Distension (Bloating)
腹胀 (Fù Zhàng)
A Chinese medicine perspective — in everyday language
Abdominal distension is a feeling of fullness, bloating, pressure or discomfort in the abdomen. It may affect the upper abdomen or the whole abdominal area and can occur with or without visible swelling.
How Chinese Medicine Abdominal Distention
In Chinese Medicine, abdominal distension is often associated with disrupted Qi movement in the digestive system, particularly involving the Spleen, Stomach and Liver.
Heart
— mental clarity & awareness
The Heart is associated with the Shen — the mind, awareness and our ability to perceive and process experiences clearly.
Spleen
— focus & concentration
The Spleen is associated with our ability to concentrate, think clearly and hold our attention. When it is weakened, forgetfulness may occur alongside mental fatigue, poor concentration or excessive thinking.
Kidneys
— deeper memory & ageing
Kidney Essence is traditionally associated with the storage and retrieval of memory over time. It naturally declines with age and may also be affected by prolonged exhaustion or overwork.
A personalised approach
This understanding guides the choice of acupuncture points, herbal support, and other therapies.
These are always selected after a full individual assessment, rather than following a fixed protocol.
When to seek medical advice
本内容は、理解を深めるための情報提供を目的としています。
医療的な診断や治療の代わりとなるものではありません。
頭痛が長く続く場合、強い場合、または変化がある場合は、必ず医療専門家にご相談ください。