Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acupuncture for gastrointestinal disorders.
- Journal:
- Problems in veterinary medicine
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Dill, S G
Plain-English summary
Acupuncture, which is often thought of for treating pain in muscles and joints, can also help with various internal health issues in pets, including problems with the digestive system. This chapter looks at research on how acupuncture can be beneficial for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, which affect the stomach and intestines. It explains specific acupuncture points that may help with these digestive issues and shares examples of how acupuncture has been used successfully in treating such conditions. Overall, acupuncture appears to be a promising option for managing GI disorders in pets.
Abstract
Acupuncture is best known for its application to various musculoskeletal pain-producing diseases. Acupuncture is, however, used for a large variety of internal medical diseases in humans and other animals. This chapter reviews some of the published literature on the use of acupuncture in gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, describes acupuncture points useful for a variety of GI diseases, briefly reviews how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treats GI disease, and gives some case examples of how acupuncture can be used in GI diseases.
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