Judy
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Intestinal Spasms
by
jjasek
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July 1, 2009
Judy
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by
marneemadsen
July 2, 2009
HI Judy,
Not Dr. Marsden here, but thinking there may be some pain from Qi stagnation following eating. I am sure Dr.M will have additional thoughts, but not knowing much else, I might try Xiao Yao San 1/2-3/4 tsp two or three times daily as it is safe but could help. What is color of tongue? What are stools like? Are pulses soft or do they feel like a piano wire under the skin? Those things could help with choosing a formula, but the XYS should be a safe start.
Best,
Marnee Madsen
Not Dr. Marsden here, but thinking there may be some pain from Qi stagnation following eating. I am sure Dr.M will have additional thoughts, but not knowing much else, I might try Xiao Yao San 1/2-3/4 tsp two or three times daily as it is safe but could help. What is color of tongue? What are stools like? Are pulses soft or do they feel like a piano wire under the skin? Those things could help with choosing a formula, but the XYS should be a safe start.
Best,
Marnee Madsen
by
naturevet
July 2, 2009
Hi Judy,
The benefits of Wild Yam suggest the problem is due to a smooth muscle spasm in issue after eating. Marnee is right that Xiao Yao San could be a more effective and curative antispasmodic. There are other formulas that regulate peristalsis as well that are worthwhile considerations. The worsening after a big meal suggests in Chinese medicine that the dog's digestion is somewhat weak. A formula that can assist with that and that regulates peristalsis is Wei Ling Tang. You may want to look that one up. Also, another option that is more anti-inflammatory and peristalsis regulating is San Ren Tang. Wei Ling Tang might be my top choice, and I have used it to resolve similar problems in people.
Hope that helps you out!
Steve
The benefits of Wild Yam suggest the problem is due to a smooth muscle spasm in issue after eating. Marnee is right that Xiao Yao San could be a more effective and curative antispasmodic. There are other formulas that regulate peristalsis as well that are worthwhile considerations. The worsening after a big meal suggests in Chinese medicine that the dog's digestion is somewhat weak. A formula that can assist with that and that regulates peristalsis is Wei Ling Tang. You may want to look that one up. Also, another option that is more anti-inflammatory and peristalsis regulating is San Ren Tang. Wei Ling Tang might be my top choice, and I have used it to resolve similar problems in people.
Hope that helps you out!
Steve
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jjasek
July 29, 2009
Hi there,
I tried the Wei Ling Tang in this dog, and the owner reports that she now has burps that smell like 'rotten eggs'. Could this be an effect of the herb?
Judy
I tried the Wei Ling Tang in this dog, and the owner reports that she now has burps that smell like 'rotten eggs'. Could this be an effect of the herb?
Judy
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