Acupuncture for Hemorrhoids




What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swelling or inflammation of blood vessel that could be found around anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids are not really dangerous but are can increase uncomfortable, sometimes pain and embarrass feeling for the sufferer. Hemorrhoids may be external or internal.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hemorrhoids caused by:
  • Endogenous factors
  • Exogenous factors
  • Chronic constipation
  • Improper food intake (to much spicy/greasy food)

Prescription Acupuncture for Hemorrhoids .

Main points:
  • BL.57 ( Chengsan)
  • BL.32 (Cilio)
  • DU.1 (Changqiang) : Remove stagnation of Qi and blood of the anal region.
  • BL.35 (Hui Yang)
  • DU.20 (Pai Hui) (raises the sunken (apply moxibustion) :r

Secondary points according to symptoms:
Constipation
  • BL.25 (Dachangshu) : The Back-Shu point of Colon
  • TE.6 (Zhigou)

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