Patient's question:
I do moxibustion on Dazhui, Zhongwan, and Guanyuan. After that, I have a migraine on the left side. What's going on? Can I still continue moxibustion? Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment?Doctor's answer:
First, stop the moxibustion for a while and wait to see. It may not be related to moxibustion. If your tongue is yellow and you are thirsty, do not moxibustion.The reactions after moxibustion include:
1. Detoxification reaction: After moxibustion, you may feel feverish, with a temperature as high as 39~40 degrees Celsius. The duration can vary, but it may last for about a week.
2. Black stools: Moxibustion can expel blood stagnation in the body, so your stools may turn black.
3. Some people may have phlegm: This is because moxibustion helps expel phlegm and remove dampness.
4. Hiccup or passing gas: If you have accumulated gas in your digestive system, the heat from moxibustion can cause the gas to rise, resulting in hiccuping, or it can move downward, leading to passing gas.