Patient's question:
Approximately a month has passed. During this time, I don't know what's going on, but I've been experiencing stomach bloating and pain, along with frequent belching. When I'm hungry, the stomach pain worsens, and I keep belching non-stop. I can't eat much. How should I deal with stomach bloating, belching, and stomach pain?Doctor's answer:
There are several reasons for stomach bloating, and each cause of stomach bloating and its treatment principles are different.The first type of stomach bloating, bloating after meals, is an expression of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Treatment should be based on nourishing the spleen and stomach.
The second type of stomach bloating, bloating accompanied by dry mouth, bitter taste, and belching, is an expression of liver qi stagnation and the stomach's inability to descend. Treatment should focus on soothing the liver and resolving stagnation, with an emphasis on regulating the liver.
The third type of stomach bloating, bloating that worsens after meals, is an expression of combined liver stagnation and gastrointestinal dysfunction. A pulse diagnosis should be conducted, along with an assessment of height, weight, appetite, food intake, and bowel movements, to identify the primary and secondary issues before medication is prescribed. The focus should be on resolving liver and spleen issues.
The fourth type of stomach bloating, bloating and pain caused by cold or coldness, should be treated based on warming the middle and dispelling cold. Necessary and thorough examinations should be conducted to clarify the condition, and traditional Chinese medicine should be used for syndrome differentiation and treatment.