Chronic Gastritis · Blood Stasis in the Stomach Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Blood Stasis in the Stomach is a chronic pattern in advanced chronic gastritis, characterized by gastric mucosal microcirculatory disturbance, epigastric stabbing pain, worse at night, and fixed location. The core pathogenesis is prolonged disease causing blood stasis in the gastric collaterals, leading to microcirculatory disturbance, impaired epithelial renewal, atrophy, and intestinal metaplasia.

Chronic Gastritis · Damp-Heat Middle Obstruction Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Damp-Heat Middle Obstruction is a common pattern in chronic gastritis, characterized by H. pylori-related inflammation, epigastric pain, sticky mouth, nausea, and poor appetite. The core pathogenesis is accumulation of Damp-Heat in the middle Jiao, causing gastric mucosal inflammation, oxidative stress, and pain.

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Chronic Gastritis · Liver-Stomach Qi Stagnation Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Liver-Stomach Qi Stagnation is a common pattern in chronic gastritis, characterized by stress-induced gastric mucosal ischemia, epigastric pain, bloating, belching, and aggravation with stress. The core pathogenesis is emotional stress causing Liver Qi stagnation, which invades the Stomach, leading to Qi dysfunction, mucosal ischemia, and pain.

Chronic Gastritis · Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Deficiency is a common pattern in chronic gastritis, characterized by gastric mucosal atrophy, epigastric pain, poor appetite, fatigue, and loose stools. The core pathogenesis is Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency failing to transform and transport, leading to mucosal atrophy, reduced gastric secretion, and digestive dysfunction.

Chronic Gastritis · Stomach-Yin Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Abdomen

Pattern Overview

Stomach-Yin Deficiency is a chronic pattern in chronic gastritis, characterized by gastric mucosal atrophy, epigastric pain, dry mouth, poor appetite, and heat in palms and soles. The core pathogenesis is insufficient Stomach-Yin failing to moisten the mucosa, leading to mucosal atrophy, reduced gastric secretion, and impaired repair.

Chronic Gastritis: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Abdomen / Digestive System

Overview

Chronic gastritis—the persistent inflammation of the stomach lining—affects a significant portion of the global population, with prevalence estimates varying by region but often exceeding 50% in some countries due to Helicobacter pylori infection, NSAID use, autoimmune factors, and dietary habits. Patients experience recurrent epigastric pain, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite, and early satiety. Over time, chronic gastritis can progress to atrophic changes, intestinal metaplasia, and even gastric cancer, making early management critical.