Reflexology For Stomach And Gastritis 9 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next >

Subject:

	Hiatus Hernia, Gastritis

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Ocean Hospital

Citation:

	Tan, G. (1996). "Foot Reflexo-therapy in Treating A Case with Hiatus Hernia Complicated by Antral Gastritis and Chronic Cholecystitis." 1996 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing : China Reflexology Association, pages 43-44

Synopsis:

A 60 yr old man with a hiatus hernia complicated by antral gastritis and chronic cholecystitis was given 3 sessions of foot reflexology. His symptoms included retrosternal burning sensation, epigastric fullness and satiety, hiccups and a poor appetite. Pain became worse after drinking alcohol and eating fatty meat and peppery food. He also had vomiting and regurgitation after a full meal, bending or squatting. After 3 sessions, all symptoms were cured. He had not more pain after drinking alcohol and peppery food, he gained weight, and did self foot reflexology which kept him in good health. Results: anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects were achieved by improving circulation, normalizing metabolism, and making use of blood and lymphatic immune function.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology was found to be effective for the relief of hiatus hernia with complications of antral gastritis and chronic cholecystitis.

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