Why do I feel weak all over after acupuncture?
Jun 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
In general, feeling weak all over after acupuncture may be due to normal reactions, mental tension, or needle fainting. In addition, anxiety, hypoglycemia, or physical weakness can also cause generalized weakness following acupuncture. Such discomfort usually gradually subsides with rest or communication, and does not require special medication. Acupuncture should be performed at正规 medical institutions by qualified and experienced practitioners.
Generally, feeling weak all over after acupuncture may be a normal phenomenon, or it could result from factors such as mental tension or needle fainting. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Normal phenomenon
Generalized weakness after acupuncture may represent a detoxification response following treatment, which often indicates improvement in the condition. As toxins are expelled through the skin, respiratory tract, urine, and feces, patients may experience symptoms such as general fatigue and increased sensitivity to cold. These are signs that wind-cold pathogens are being eliminated. This is considered normal and does not require intervention; symptoms typically resolve on their own within a short period.
2. Mental tension
Since acupuncture involves needle insertion, patients may feel mentally tense, leading to a sensation of whole-body weakness. This usually gradually improves with verbal reassurance and proper adjustment over time.
3. Needle fainting (syncope)
If a patient has significant fear or anxiety about acupuncture, symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue may occur during the procedure. Especially after needle removal, when the previously suppressed tension and fear subside, symptoms like drowsiness and fatigue may appear. In such cases, rest is sufficient—symptoms generally resolve spontaneously.
In addition, conditions such as anxiety, hypoglycemia, or physical weakness may also lead to post-acupuncture fatigue. Discomfort usually subsides gradually with rest or communication, and no special medication is required. Acupuncture should only be performed at正规 medical institutions by qualified professionals, and should never be attempted blindly.
