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Acupuncture for Retching

Updated: Aug 1, 2022

Retching ( dry heaving) is the reverse movement (retroperistalsis) of the stomach and esophagus without vomiting. It can be caused by bad smell or choking. Retching can also occur as a result of an emotional response or from stress, which produces the same physical reaction.

What cause retching ? How to treat retching ?

1. Smoking and drinking too much.

If you usually smoke and drink , stop at this time.

2. Overworked

Rest relieve stress.

3. Pharyngitis

Taking medicine, acupuncture and treatment in time.

4. Stomach reason

the reason caused retching of stomach is complicated, it maybe caused by stomach itself or by liver or even by the lung. We need a detailed pulse diagnosis to find the reason, then use acupuncture and Chinese herbs to treat it.

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