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Treatment for back pain, hemorrhoids, does acupuncture really work?

Hemorrhoids are more common in men because men have more bad habits, such as sitting for a long time, like to read the newspaper in the toilet, spicy and stimulating in the diet, and then due to high pressure caused by prolonged constipation, which leads to hemorrhoids appeared after irritation. In terms of treatment, we only know surgical treatment, or medication for relief or dietary control. So today's editorial will give some advice on acupuncture for hemorrhoids.

The cause of hemorrhoid formation is closely related to constipation caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction. Lack of exercise can also weaken gastrointestinal function and eventually lead to hemorrhoids. You may want to try Chinese acupuncture to treat hemorrhoids. The treatment is to clear away heat and dampness, remove blood stasis and stop bleeding. It consists mainly of acupoints in the foot solar meridian and the directional meridian. For constipation caused by the combination of acupoints, roasted licorice and Da Chang Shu can be added. For spleen deficiency and qi stagnation, add spleen yu and Baihui points.

Fangyi Chengshan and Jiusao are bladder meridian points, and the foot solar meridian enters the anus from the Chengshan point. Therefore, the use of diarrhea to regulate bladder qi, clearing heat and removing dampness, and unblocking local qi and blood in the anus is a "meridian-based treatment". The Duchenne vein also passes through the anus. The long strong point belongs to the dong chi, located near the anus. Puncture can directly reach the lesion, clearing heat and drying dampness. Erbai is an experienced point for treating hemorrhoids.

Search for the hemorrhoidal point from the 7th thoracic vertebrae on both sides to the lumbosacral region using the three-pronged needle method. Hemorrhoidal points have the appearance of red pimples, one or more of which vary and occur in different locations. One hemorrhoidal spot is selected at a time, lanced with a thick needle, and a bead of blood or mucus is squeezed out every 7 days or so. Therefore, when a friend of a hemorrhoid sufferer experiences adverse symptoms, he or she can opt for acupuncture as an adjunct to treatment, along with the use of commonly prescribed medications, which can be very helpful in recovering from hemorrhoids. Secondly, diet, to control, try to eat more fruits and vegetables, refuse greasy and spicy food. Release rectal pressure regularly once a day.