Causes of Abdominal Pain and Ancient Healing Remedies 

From acupressure to herbal medicine, TCM has relied on ancient remedies for digestive health for centuries.
Causes of Abdominal Pain and Ancient Healing Remedies 
Abdominal pain has various causes, and TCM offers effective relief and preventive measures for different types. Ahmet Misirligul/Shutterstock
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a range of effective treatments and preventive measures for abdominal pain, including self-massage, acupressure, and herbal remedies.

Abdominal pain can have various causes, making it important to distinguish between upper and lower abdominal pain. Upper abdominal pain is often linked to digestive discomfort, while lower abdominal pain may be caused by issues with the uterus, ovaries, or appendix, as well as conditions like constipation, diarrhea, or appendicitis. Among these, appendicitis, diarrhea, and constipation are relatively common, and TCM provides effective relief options for these conditions.

1-Minute Massage to Relieve Constipation

Constipation can sometimes cause significant abdominal pain due to stool buildup. In many cases, relieving the constipation also alleviates the pain.
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.