Exploring the pathogenesis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease with emotional disorders based on the trinity life view of body, qi, and spirit
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.02.013
- VernacularTitle:基于形、气、神三位一体生命观探讨胃食管反流病合并情绪障碍的病机及治疗
- Author:
Kunhan SU
1
;
Wanli LIU
2
Author Information
1. Nanjing Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital,Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
2. Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
body, qi, and spirit;
gastroesophageal reflux disease;
emotional disorder;
pathogenesis;
treatment
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(2):235-239
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Body, qi, and spirit are the essential elements that constitute life. Based on the holistic view of life that integrates body, qi, and spirit, we aim to understand the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease with emotional disorders. Our team believes that the fundamental characteristic of this disease is the coexistence of body, qi, and spirit disorders, manifested as physical tissue damage accompanied by functional decline, and the emergence of emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. Among these, the body disorder is the intuitive sign, the qi disorder serves as the basis for the onset of the disease, and the spirit disorder represents the pathological essence of the comorbid emotional disorders. The treatment of this disease employs a holistic approach that addresses body, qi, and spirit simultaneously. Among these, adjusting the body is the first priority, with controlling acidity and protecting the mucous membrane as the crucial step. This helps control acid reflux and facilitates the repair of esophageal mucosal damage. Regulating qi is essential, with harmonizing the ascending and descending movements of qi at its core. This involves adjusting the qi movement of the internal organs and promoting the metabolism and transformation of essential substances. Nurturing the spirit is fundamental, with alleviating depression and nourishing the spirit as the focus. This improves emotional well-being and ensures that the spirit is nourished. Understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease with emotional disorders from the perspectives of body, qi, and spirit can provide new insights and strategies for clinical treatment of this disease.
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