Appendicitis is a common surgical condition, with acute appendicitis often caused by obstruction of the appendix lumen and bacterial invasion, while chronic appendicitis is mostly a transformation from acute appendicitis. Acute appendicitis is primarily characterized by migratory lower right abdominal pain. The typical onset of abdominal pain starts in the upper abdomen, gradually moves towards the umbilical region, and after 6 to 8 hours, it shifts to the lower right abdomen and becomes localized there. It is accompanied by poor appetite, vomiting, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, high fever, and a positive McBurney's sign. Chronic appendicitis has atypical symptoms, with a history of acute appendicitis, often with lower right abdominal pain and discomfort, which can be triggered by vigorous activity or improper diet. Appendicitis falls within the category of "intestinal abscess" in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese medicine believes that this condition is often caused by improper diet, intense movement after overeating, and imbalance of cold and warmth, leading to a disorder of the intestinal transmission function.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Moxibustion therapy is effective for the conditioning of chronic appendicitis. If there is abscess formation or perforation, surgical treatment is required. 2. During the conditioning period, a light liquid diet should be the main focus. The patient should be in a semi-sitting position, fasting to reduce the movement of the small intestine, and attention should be paid to observing changes in the patient's body temperature, pulse, respiration, and abdominal signs. 3. Dietary therapy recipe: Intestinal Cleansing Drink. 6 grams of hawthorn, 6 grams of ophiopogon, 10 grams of Job's tears, 6 grams of honeysuckle flower, 9 grams of oldenlandia diffusa, and 7 grams of Patrinia scabiosaefolia, decocted in water, adjusted with an appropriate amount of honey for drinking.