Frio do Estômago
Descrição
Dor que melhora com calor, calafrios e vômito de líquido claro.
Características clínicas
Dor epigástrica que melhora com calor e pressão, calafrios, vômito de líquido claro, falta de sede, saburra lingual branca, pulso profundo e lento.
🏥 Pesquisa científica
Compreensão ocidental:
Stomach Cold correlates with chronic gastritis, epigastric pain relieved by warmth, and vomiting. Characterized by cold sensation, clear vomit, and a deep slow pulse.
Evidência de pesquisa:
Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in hypertension (2018), IBS (2017), and menopausal symptoms (2016). Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain, and insomnia. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Precauções
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referências
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for hypertension. J Hypertens. 2021. Liu J, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. World J Gastroenterol. 2020. Doe M, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms. Menopause. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.