Does stomach discomfort cause chest tightness and shortness of breath? How can Chinese medicine treat it?

Stomach discomfort is the main reason why many people cannot concentrate on work and study. Generally speaking, stomach discomfort can also cause many physical discomforts. So, will stomach discomfort cause chest tightness and shortness of breath?

Can stomach upset cause chest tightness and shortness of breath?

The symptoms of gastritis are usually nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, etc. If the gastritis is caused by irregular diet, there may be symptoms of chest tightness. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination. Usually a gastroscopy is enough. Do not eat the day before the examination. You can consider using stomach-warming and stomach-protecting drugs such as metoclopramide.

Traditional Chinese medicine gastrointestinal health food therapy:

Four Gods Soup

It strengthens the spleen and stomach, aids digestion, and is suitable for most people. The five ingredients in the soup are all Chinese medicinal herbs with mild properties. People who are prone to diarrhea can also use Si Shen Decoction as a diet therapy. Those with qi deficiency and fatigue can add Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus. Those with spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness can add a little ginger.

People who are prone to constipation should not take Si Shen Decoction.

Ingredients: 1 pound of pig intestines or pig stomach

Ingredients: 40g coix seed, 20g tuckahoe, 20g gorgon seed, 40g lotus seed, 20g yam

Seasoning: 1 tsp (5 g) salt

practice:

1. Soak water chestnuts and lotus seeds for 20 minutes.

2. After cutting the pig intestines or pig stomach into sections or pieces, first add 5 cups of water (1200cc), then add coix seed, poria, Euryale ferox, yam, and 1 cup of rice wine (240cc), and simmer together for 1 hour.

3. When the pig intestines or stomach are 80% cooked, add lotus seeds and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. Add salt to taste and serve.

Lotus Seed Porridge

Strengthens the spleen and stops diarrhea, nourishes the kidney and strengthens the body, nourishes the heart and calms the mind

Ingredients: 100g glutinous rice

Ingredients: 50g lotus seeds

Seasoning: 20g rock sugar

practice:

1. Soak the tender lotus seeds in water until they swell, then remove the lotus core and wash them.

2. Put the lotus seeds into a pot, add water, and cook over low heat.

3. Put glutinous rice into a pot, add water (about 480 grams), and cook it into porridge over low heat.

4. After the porridge is cooked, add lotus seeds and rock sugar, stir well and it is ready to eat.