Functional Dyspepsia - Liver-Stomach Disharmony Pattern
Functional Dyspepsia · Liver-Stomach Disharmony Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Abdomen
Pattern Overview
Liver-Stomach Disharmony is the most common pattern in functional dyspepsia, characterized by gastric accommodation impairment with stress, epigastric pain, bloating, belching, nausea, and aggravation with stress. The core pathogenesis is emotional stress causing Liver-Qi stagnation invading the Stomach, leading to autonomic dysfunction, impaired gastric relaxation, and dyspeptic symptoms.
GERD/Acid Reflux - Liver-Stomach Disharmony Pattern
GERD/Acid Reflux · Liver-Stomach Disharmony Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Chest/Abdomen
Pattern Overview
Liver-Stomach Disharmony is the most common pattern in GERD/acid reflux, characterized by stress-induced LES dysfunction, heartburn, acid reflux, chest tightness, and epigastric pain. The core pathogenesis is emotional stress causing Liver Qi stagnation, which overacts on the Stomach, leading to rebellious Stomach Qi and acid reflux.