Diarrhea and vomiting that occur before work
symptom
The main complaint was diarrhea, and the symptoms tended to worsen, especially on weekday mornings, starting around summer.
The symptoms were particularly bad on weekday mornings, but often lessened on weekends.
In my daily life, I had to go to the toilet multiple times before going to work, which was a major source of stress for me.
At the medical institution, she was diagnosed with suspected irritable bowel syndrome, and was also experiencing vomiting, abdominal pain, and stomach pain.
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Visitors
Female
30's
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Period
February 2024 - March 2025
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frequency
About 1 times a week
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Number of hospital visits
11 to 15 times
Treatment and progress
During the initial examination, palpation revealed hardness in the abdomen, and acupuncture was performed on points in the legs and arms.
After the first treatment, the patient felt that the stiffness in their abdomen had eased, and their symptoms improved with each subsequent treatment.
After 7 treatment sessions, the abdominal pain I experienced almost daily decreased to once a week, and the number of times I had to go to the toilet due to diarrhea also decreased.
However, after the eighth treatment, abdominal pain and vomiting recurred, so the treatment focused on loosening the stiffness around the stomach and navel.
Ultimately, after 12 treatment sessions, the symptoms improved, and the quality of daily life increased.
Acupressure points used
Summary
In this case, treatment to relieve abdominal stiffness was effective.
While the symptoms improved with repeated treatments, it was important to review the treatment plan when the symptoms relapsed, and to particularly focus on relieving tension around the abdomen.
This experience suggests the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, and further approaches are needed to prevent symptom recurrence.
Acupuncture clinic for the case:Furumichi Acupuncture Clinic
