Acupuncture and Reflux

Reflux is a condition where stomach acid produced by our stomach can flow up into our esophagus. If this condition happen more than twice a week, then this condition can be called as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [note]Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments, http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/what-is-acid-reflux-disease#1[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The main symptoms of reflux is heartburn. Heartburn is a burning sensation that we felt in our chest. Other symptoms that might be experienced as a result of reflux condition are bad breath, bloating, pain when swallowing, sore throat, and persisten cough. [note]Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) - NHS, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gastroesophageal-reflux-disease/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note]  

CAUSES

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One of the cause of acid reflux is a hiatal (hiatus) hernia. Other risk factors that can contrinbute to the occurence of reflux are obesity, smoking habit, excessive alcohol consumption, and caffeine. [note]Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Medical News Toda, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146619.php#causes_acid_reflux[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : CV13 ST21 ST36 SP4 RD Acupuncture Treatment For Reflux Acupuncture treatment is considered as an effective treatment for Reflux disorder. One of the cause of Reflux is Esophageal dysmotility. Treatment for this disorder will involving acupoints of Neiguan (PC6), Taichong (LV3), Gongsun (SP4), Zhongwan (CV12), and Zusanli (ST36). After needles being inserted, stimulation is conducted every ten minutes during 30 minutes. Treatment for this condition will be given daily for six days. This treatment course will run for 4 weeks. [note]Acupuncture Alleviates GERD And Heartburn - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1641-acupuncture-alleviates-gerd-and-heartburn[/note]  

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