Scientific Proof to How your Body react to Acupuncture - Gastric Reflux
Regular sessions of Acupuncture can treat Gastric Reflux.
Gastric reflux or Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder in which gastric contents reflux recurrently into the esophagus, causing troublesome symptoms and/or complications, in which it is associated with chronic cough, laryngitis and asthma as well as obstructive sleep apnea.
Nowadays, acid suppressive therapy, especially proton pump inhibitor (PPI), is still the first-line approach for gastric reflux. However, up to 30% of patients with gastric reflux will continue to experience reflux symptoms despite adequately dosed PPI therapy.
Complementary medicine, especially Acupuncture, brings new hope for patients with gastric reflux, just as it does in other diseases.
Below are the scientific evidences that support Acupuncture for gastric reflux treatment:
Conclusion: Acupuncture improves recurrence rates and lead to greater global symptom improvement for patients with gastric reflux. Hence this helps in creating a positive impact on quality of life for gastric reflux patients.
Conclusion: Acupuncture improves recurrence rates and lead to greater global symptom improvement for patients with gastric reflux. Hence this helps in creating a positive impact on quality of life for gastric reflux patients.
Conclusion: Acupuncture is proven effective for alleviating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Patients unresponsive to drug therapy saw significant improvements after receiving acupuncture care. High resolution measurements of the esophagus confirm that acupuncture improves the activity of the valve whose proper functioning prevents acid reflux.
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