Acupuncture and Mucus In Stool

Mucus is a thick and sticky substance having the white color. Stool is the material that is evacuated by the body through the rectum during defecation The existence of mucus in stool is quite normal. However, having large amount of mucus in the stool should not go unnoticed as this might an indication of inflammation of the colon. Sometimes, it is not only mucus that present in the stool, but also combined with some blood. This condition is called as bloody-mucoid stool. [note]Mucus in the stool - Definition - CCM - Health and Wellbeing - Ccm.net, http://health.ccm.net/faq/3614-mucus-in-the-stool-definition[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptom of this disorder is the existence of large amount of mucus in the stool. It is a condition that should be aware of as this might be a sign of other disease. Other symptoms that might accompany the mucus in the stool would be abdominal pain, blood in the stool, and change of bowel movements. [note]Why Is There Mucus in My Stool? - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/mucus-in-stool#Symptoms2[/note]  

CAUSES

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There are many things that can cause the existence of large amount of mucus, which are : - Dehydration - Constipation - Bacterial infections - Anal fissures and ulcers - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Bowel obstruction [note]Mucus in Stool: What Does it Mean? - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310101.php[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : ST25 ST37 SP15 SP9 SP10 LI4 LI11 LR2 Acupuncture Treatment For Mucus In Stool According to the acupuncture treatment practise, mucus in stool is caused by the dampness in the large intestine. The treatment principle for this disorder is by resolve dampness. To resolve dampness, acupuncturist will targeting some acupoints, which are : 1. To clear damp from lower burner : SP9 (Yinlingquan), SP 6 (SanYinjiao), REN 3 (Zhongji ), and BL 22 (Sanjiaoshu) 2. To resolve dampness : REN 12 (Zhongwan) 3. To Clear Heat and Dampness : LI 11 (Quchi) 4. To regulate spleen so can resolve dampness : BL 20 (Pishu) [note]Large Intestine Pattern Differentiation in Chinese Medicine, https://www.sacredlotus.com/go/diagnosis-chinese-medicine/get/zang-fu-large-intestine-patterns-tcm[/note]  

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