Functional dyspepsia (adjunctive care)
Also known as: functional dyspepsia, indigestion, non-ulcer dyspepsia, epigastric pain syndrome
Functional dyspepsia is ongoing upper-tummy discomfort, early fullness or bloating after meals with no ulcer or other cause found on testing. Chinese medicine calls it Wèi Pǐ or Wèi Wǎn Tòng, usually Spleen-Stomach Qi deficiency, Liver Qi invading the Stomach, food stagnation or Damp-Heat.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Eat smaller, regular meals and sit upright after eating.
- •Cut back on alcohol, coffee and fatty food if they trigger symptoms.
- •Ask your GP about H. pylori testing if not already done.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Persistent dyspepsia needs H. pylori testing and red-flag exclusion by a GP.[]
- •Needle CV12 and abdominal points to an appropriate depth; avoid in a distended or tender abdomen of unknown cause.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Track fullness, pain and meal tolerance each visit. Refer if no change after 6–8 sessions or red flags appear.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
- NICE · 2019
- Cochrane · 2014
- AHPRA / Chinese Medicine Board of Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.