Q In what order does the clinic treat epigastric pain?
A We first press the abdomen and read the pulse to see where the pain is reproduced. Then we restore stomach movement, clear what has accumulated, help the irritated lining recover, and settle the over-sensitised nerves. Acupuncture and moxibustion release the stiff upper abdomen, with herbal medicine matched to your state.
Detailed Answer
The order matters. Clearing while movement is still stalled only drains energy, and treating the lining while the waste remains brings the pain back quickly. Early on, when pain is severe, we weight treatment towards lowering the pain; once it settles, we shift towards lowering the conditions for recurrence.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At the first visit we screen for danger signs, and if testing is needed that guidance comes first. Only once the pain is confirmed as digestive do we begin the sequence above.
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