Key Points for Diagnosis:
In acupuncture, the Chinese doctors insert long, thin needles into various parts of the body to modify the flow of forces, such as yin and yang, and to restore organs, such as the spleen, liver, heart, stomach and kidneys, to their normal function. The locations where the acupuncture needles are inserted are related to the specific cause of acid reflux in your body. TCM teaches that a variety of disruptions in the normal flow of forces and energy in the body, as well as improper organ function, can cause different types of acid reflux. Chinese doctors must first determine from the patient’s symptoms the pattern of improper functioning responsible for those symptoms and then design an acupuncture treatment plan to resolve those problems.

In TCM, a disease or a symptom might be caused by one pathogenic factor, even two or three pathogenic factors. When diagnosing a disease or a symptom, TCM doctors must follow the principle of "Syndrome Dfferentiation", and then "Suit the Remedy to the Case". In order to gain a more definite and valuable diagnosis, it's important and necessary for the doctor to learn the detailed health information of the patient, including his/her disease duration, age, sex, height, weight, family history, urine, stool, diet, sleep, sweat, energy, mood (emotion), as well as the tongue conditions and the palm conditions, etc. If you would want our expert to create a TCM diagnosis, you're welcome to contact us.