1- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Persian Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
3- Department of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU), Sayad Shirazi Hospital, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran , gharaaty1387@yahoo.com
Abstract: (1237 Views)
Background: Umbilicus visceral manipulation is an effective medical practice in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including abdominal pain, as described in traditional Persian medicine (TPM) texts.
Case description: A 35-year-old married female (G2P2Ab0L2NVD2) from Gorgan, Iran, presented to the TPM health care center affiliated with Golestan University of Medical Sciences on February 21, 2022, due to abdominal pain, obesity, and increased appetite.
Conclusion: Tailoring the treatment to the individual characteristics of the client and incorporating TPM measures, such as manual procedures, in conjunction with modern medicine, can play a crucial role in the overall treatment process.
Article Type:
Case report |
Subject:
Medicine
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