Patient's question:
I've had stomach pain for many days, can't eat anything, and sometimes feel completely weak all over. Yesterday, the pain was so severe that I couldn't get out of bed. After a thorough examination, I found out that I have chronic nephritis, and it's still in the early stage. I don't want to take Western medicine because I think it's bitter and would like to try moxibustion instead. But I don't know if chronic nephritis can be treated with moxibustion?Doctor's answer:
Chronic nephritis can be treated with moxibustion. Generally, it is advisable to consider moxibustion on points such as Guanyuan (CV4), Shenshu (BL23), and Shenque (CV8), but it should only be used as a supplementary treatment and cannot replace medication. For chronic nephritis, traditional Chinese medicine treatment can also be considered. In clinical diagnosis, it is often appropriate to use traditional Chinese medicine formulations that clear heat, promote diuresis, reduce swelling, and expel toxins. Of course, if conditions permit, a diagnosis can be confirmed through a traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis before selecting a formulation, preferably one with a better taste.