In TCM, this disease results from malfunction of conduction of the large bowel and it is also have something to do with the disorder of the spleen and stomach, lungs and kidne. Evil of diseases caused by exogenous pathogenic factors; chills and fever damage on one’s stomach for the drink and food, or insufficiency of vital energy and blood results to the invasion of constipation.
Location cupped and methods:
Acupoints selected: Tianshu, Zhigou (TE6), Shangjuxu (ST 37), Pishu (BL20), Weishu (BL21), Dachangshu (BL25)
Methods: at the dorsal position of the patient, you should firstly select sizeable cups to suck the cup on the acupoints on the belly that select for 10-15 minutes. Secondly, you should make the patient adopt the prone position and use the same way that used on the back of the selected acupoints. Caution that you do it 2-3 times a week and ten days as one course of treatment. Make sure that you should have the patient rest for one week between two courses.