Expert consensus on traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of Pi Man(2023)
The term"Pi Man"is a common disease in the field of gastroenterology,which can occur inde-pendently or as a manifestation of other diseases.It is often associated with chronic gastritis,dyspepsia,and other digestive system disorders in Western medicine,while traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has shown promising therapeutic effects.This consensus elaborates on the historical evolution of the disease name,its etiology and pathogenesis,syndrome differentiation and treatment,academic experiences of ancient medical practitioners,effi-cacy evaluation,preventive and adjustment,prognosis and follow-up.It systematically discusses the entire process of TCM diagnosis and treatment of"Pi Man",particularly emphasising the incorporation of academic experiences and medication from ancient medical practitioners,demonstrating important clinical practicality and guiding signif-icance.
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