Q In what order does the clinic treat lower abdominal pain?
A We first screen for danger signs, then press the abdomen to see where it is stiff and cold. Next we restore the intestinal rhythm, clear what has accumulated, warm the lower abdomen to lift circulation, and settle the over-sensitised nerves. Acupuncture and moxibustion release abdominal tension, with herbal medicine matched to your constitution and state.
Detailed Answer
For frequent loose stools we weight treatment towards calming the intestine and warming the lower abdomen; with constipation, towards opening the flow. Where symptoms react strongly to tension, settling the autonomic nervous system takes a larger share. Most cases combine these elements according to your state.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The order matters. Clearing while the rhythm is disturbed only drains energy, and suppressing pain while the abdomen stays cold brings it back quickly.
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