Appendicitis is categorized as "Intestinal abscess" in TCM. It is mainly caused by improper daily life, which leads to invasion of the interior flaring-up heat into the large intestine, and then resulting in obstruction and stagnation of qi in fu organs, and putridity of blood and intestines.
Location cupped and methods:
Acupoints selected: Dachangshu (BL25), guyuanshu, Ciliao (BL32), dahuang, tianshu, Zusanli (ST 36), lanwei, yangling, sanyinjiao.
Cupping method: cup the selected acupoints mentioned above, cups are retained for 10-15min and manipulate the cupping once every 1-2 days.