Deficiencia de Yin del Estómago
Descripción
Sensación de hambre, sequedad bucal y estreñimiento.
Características clínicas
Hambre poco después de comer, sequedad bucal, sed, dolor de estómago, estreñimiento, lengua roja sin saburra, pulso fino rápido.
🏥 Investigación científica
Comprensión occidental:
Stomach Yin deficiency correlates with chronic atrophic gastritis, dry mouth, and constipation. Characterized by thirst, scanty tongue coating, and a thin rapid pulse.
Evidencia de investigación:
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.
⚠️ Precauciones
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Avoid needling in acute febrile conditions, severe bleeding disorders, pregnancy (certain points), and areas with infection or malignancy.
📚 Referencias
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.