Research Overview of Warm Acupuncture in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia
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Warm acupuncture, Functional dyspepsia, Research overview, Mechanisms of actionAbstract
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common and impactful disorder of the digestive system. Although it lacks organic lesions, its recurrent symptoms impose a significant burden on patients’ quality of life and daily functioning. Warm acupuncture, as a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, has been confirmed by multiple clinical studies to be highly effective in treating FD. Its mechanisms of action are associated with regulating brain-gut axis dysfunction, improving gastrointestinal motility, and alleviating visceral hypersensitivity. This paper systematically reviews recent clinical research on warm acupuncture for FD, explores its potential mechanisms, and aims to provide a scientific basis and reference for further research and clinical application of this therapy.
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