What does stomach fullness mean?

The stomach is a major organ in our body for material exchange and digestion and absorption. This organ has many functions for our body, and if there is a problem with it, it should be taken seriously, otherwise these minor illnesses will develop into more serious diseases, including epigastric fullness and stuffiness. Many people do not know the meaning of epigastric fullness and stuffiness, so what does epigastric fullness and stuffiness mean?

Common symptoms of many chronic diseases in clinical practice can occur in the process of multiple organ pathological changes such as spleen, stomach, large and small intestines, triple burner, bladder, etc. The pathogenesis is that the evil qi stays in the stomach, causing stagnation of the Ying and Wei qi, and the fight between the righteous and the evil qi. The treatment follows the principles of "if the middle is full, drain it internally" and "if the disease is internal, just treat it downwards".

"Epigastric distension" refers to the patient's feeling of fullness and discomfort in the epigastric and abdominal region, but without any external swelling or urgency. It is soft and painless when pressed and invisible when touched. It is often accompanied by loss of appetite, fullness after eating, nausea and belching, irregular bowel movements, heaviness in the limbs, and thick and greasy tongue coating. It is one of the common symptoms of many chronic diseases in clinical practice.

Gastrointestinal decompression: A gastric tube is inserted into the gastrointestinal tract through the nasal cavity or oral cavity, and then a suction and decompression device is connected to the outside of the tube. This device can suck out the gas and liquid in the gastrointestinal tract, relieve the pressure of the gastrointestinal tract, and allow the gastrointestinal muscles to rest and wait for recovery of function.

Frequent bowel movements: If you are constipated, you can squeeze the liquid medicine into the rectum, which can expel stool and gas and reduce pressure in the colon. If defecation is unsuccessful, an anal tube can be inserted through the anus to the sigmoid colon to allow intestinal gas to be expelled from the body.

Avoid eating gas-producing foods, such as beans and potatoes.

Fasting, intravenous fluids, and correction of electrolyte imbalances.

The main cause of gas and bloating is the inability of the digestive system to absorb certain types of carbohydrates. For example, beans can easily cause bloating, and cabbage, broccoli, onions, cauliflower, whole wheat flour, white radish, bananas, etc. can also easily cause bloating. In addition, citrus fruits, beverages with added sweeteners (sorbitol), and desserts can also aggravate the symptoms of bloating. The effects of the above foods in causing bloating will vary depending on individual constitution, so patients should observe from personal experience which foods are likely to cause bloating and avoid eating these foods.

The key explanation of TCM on the cause and pathology of gastric bloating lies in spleen and stomach dysfunction. It can occur in men, women, young and old, but because "the liver is often in excess and the spleen is often insufficient", this disease is the most common, and generally the method of digesting food and relieving constipation is used. This method is used for overeating, food stagnation, stagnation of stomach and spleen. It should focus on promoting digestion and use Luowu Decoction as the prescription. It is recommended to drink Luowu Decoction instead of tea. Tea therapy is simple and easy, tastes good, and drinking it regularly can strengthen the spleen and appetite. The symptoms include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, foul-smelling belching, chest and abdominal distension and pain, diarrhea or constipation, and foul-smelling excrement and gas. After defecation and gas excretion, the abdominal distension is slightly reduced. It is mostly caused by overeating, damage to the spleen and stomach, and indigestion.