Stomach Pain : What does it mean?

We've all had stomach pain at one time or another in our lives from the flu, to food poisoning to menstrual cramps in women. Most people don't think immediately of visiting their Acupuncturist when they or their child suffers from stomach pain, but they should.

Acupuncture is effective in alleviating mild, moderate and even severe pain. We can address dull achy pain, chronic pain, colic pain, lower abdominal pain and menstrual pain.  Furthermore, as master herbalists, we can address all types of abdominal pain from IBS irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, endometriosis, constipation, to allergies.

In fact, when a patient, young or older comes in with a chief complaint of stomach pain we differentiate between dozens of different medical conditions that relate to an imbalance in the body.

Here are numerous causes of stomach pain that we are able to differentiate, treat and resolve in our patients using acupuncture (a pediatric tickle machine for the infants and young children) , herbal medicine and dietary alterations:

Lower Abdominal Pain Due to Menstrual Cramps
OR Abdominal Pain
...due to endometriosis
...due to fibroids
...due to cysts
...due to pelvic inflammatory disease
...due to intestinal spasms and cramps
...due to gallstones
...due to food poisoning
...due to travelers diarrhea or discomfort
...due to infection
...due to constipation even as severe as fecal compaction
...due to IBS irritable bowel syndrome
...due to UC ulcerative colitis
...due to Crohn's Disease
...in addition to acid regurgitation, belching
...in addition to dull pain, fatigue, diarrhea
...in addition due to kidney stones
...in addition with severe abdominal pain or blood stasis
...in addition to hypochondriac pain, fidgeting, restlessness and irritability

We are able to eradicate inflammation, mucus, blood, cramping and severe pain. 
 So the next time you know of someone suffering from abdominal pain, they not only should see their MD to rule out life threatening problems but immediately should also be seen by their acupuncturist and master herbalist for soothing relief and complete healing.  Patients can also have scans, biopsies and further lab work done to see how complete and effective our treatments are for abdominal pain.  We treat patients all throughout the country with herbal consultations available throughout the U.S..

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Kristen Burris, L.Ac., M.S.T.O.M., Dip. Ac. was voted Top Doc 2010 in Eagle. . She is the founder and medical director of Eagle Acupuncture. She is a nationally-recognized practitioner in the field of women’s health: menopause, irregular menstrual cycles, migraines, digestive problems, pain and fertility enhancement. Ms. Burris combines her skills of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutrition with her compassionate approach to promote health in her patients. Kristen Burris has been featured in USA Today, Woman’s Day, MSNBC, Yahoo News, Parents, Parenting, Natural Health, & Better Nutrition magazines, The San Diego Union Tribune, The Miami Herald, NPR radio, KBOI TV and KUSI TV. Ms. Burris taught graduate school at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California, one of the most respected colleges in the field of integrative medicine. Throughout her career she has also treated patients at: San Diego Hospice, UC-San Diego Free Clinic, UC-San Diego Dental Acupuncture Study and at the leading fertility centers in California.






Marshmallow Root :(not the kind used in s’mores) (Althaea officinalis) contains mucilage, soothe the lining of the esophagus and throat coating it with its thick essence reducing pain and inflammation caused by heartburn. The easiest way to ingest Marshmallow is to brew the tea using 8oz. of water for each Tablespoon and a half of the dried root. Drink 3-4 cups daily. Health Food Stores have the tea prepared in tea bags as well. Warning: Use caution if you have diabetes and are on medication to reduce blood sugar as marshmallow root tea reduces blood sugars effectively too.





Licorice (Not the candy):

DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) has been used for heartburn for thousands of years. It is derived from the herb licorice that has had the glycyrrhizin component removed. This reduces the risk of glycyrrhizin-related side-effects including edema (water retention) and high blood pressure.



Scientific research has proven that licorice decreases inflammation, inhibits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria in the stomach thereby reducing ulcers. Health food stores often carry chewable DGL.



Aloe:

The juice from the aloe vera plant is used to soothe an irritated esophagus. An adult dosage is approximately 1/4 cup of aloe vera juice 20 minutes before eating. Do not ingest aloe directly from the plant as it must first be prepared appropriately for consumption.



Note: Check the ingredients as your aloe vera should not contain any aloe latex, aloin, or aloe-emoin compounds, substances in the aloe plant that are very effective laxatives. Look in the pharmacy section of your grocery store.



Slippery elm bark :(Ulmus rubra muhl) The inner bark contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that swells when it is mixed with water. The mucilage soothes and coats the throat and esophagus reduces irritation and inflammation caused by heartburn. Prepared Teas can be found in health food stores.