Can hemorrhoids be treated with acupuncture?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, hemorrhoids can be treated with acupuncture, but acupuncture only serves as an adjunctive therapy and cannot cure hemorrhoids. Patients are advised to seek medical treatment at a hospital under the guidance of a physician. Acupuncture can promote blood circulation in the hemorrhoidal area, reduce congestion and swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues, thereby alleviating pain and discomfort.
In general, hemorrhoids can be treated with acupuncture, but acupuncture only serves as an adjunctive therapy and cannot cure hemorrhoids. Patients are advised to seek medical treatment at a hospital under the guidance of a physician. The analysis is as follows:
As a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, acupuncture has certain auxiliary effects in treating hemorrhoids. It can improve blood circulation in the hemorrhoidal area, reduce congestion and edema of hemorrhoidal tissues, thereby alleviating pain and discomfort. Additionally, by stimulating specific acupoints, acupuncture can exert anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, reducing inflammatory responses and pain caused by hemorrhoids.
However, acupuncture is effective only for mild hemorrhoids; for severe cases, the therapeutic effect of acupuncture is usually insignificant. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions promptly and use medications such as glyceryl trinitrate ointment, compound alginated ester cream, or erythromycin ointment to improve symptoms.
During treatment, patients should maintain good living and dietary habits, avoid consuming excessive spicy or irritating foods, rest on a regular schedule, and keep the affected area clean and moist to promote recovery.
