Acupuncture, as an effective therapy, has been accepted by urologists over the past decades. An acupuncture treatment protocol will then be developed accordingly to address both the pain and pressure on the bladder, as well as the underlying conditions that are causing imbalances in the organ systems.
Acupuncture may help some people manage Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and bladder pain syndrome (BPS). This natural treatment may help reduce bladder pain, pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and urinary frequency. Acupuncture may also help lower stress and improve overall well-being. It can be used as a complementary treatment for Interstitial Cystitis along with other medical care. If you are thinking about acupuncture for IC, talk with a qualified and licensed acupuncturist and your healthcare provider. They can help create a treatment plan based on your symptoms and health needs.
Acupuncture, as an effective therapy, has been accepted by urologists over the past decades.
Moxibustion treatment and electro-acupuncture may also be used to help relieve bladder pain symptoms.
One study in which patients diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis were given one acupuncture treatment per week for four consecutive weeks found that urinary frequency was significantly decreased.
Another study showed that a majority of patients who received weekly acupuncture for three months showed significant improvement or complete relief from urinary symptoms.
Another study suggested that acupuncture treatment may help to relieve bladder irritation and urgency by helping to block nerve impulses around the urethra, the neck of the bladder, and the pelvic floor area.
In a prospective study, eight patients with refractory IC/BPS were given acupuncture and moxibustion therapy once a week for 3 months. After treatment, three patients experienced a significant improvement and two of them had no symptoms recurrence during 48 months follow-up.
Sources
https://myartofwellness.com/how-to-treat-interstitial-cystitis-with-acupuncture-and-tcm/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4708546/
# Interstitial Cystitis
# Bladder
# Cystite interstitielle
# Vessie
# Cistitis Intersticial
# Vejiga
# 間質性膀胱炎
# Kanshitsuseibōkōen
# अंतराकाशी मूत्राशय शोथ
# ഇന്റർസ്റ്റീഷ്യൽ സിസ്റ്റിറ്റിസ്
# 간질성 방광염
# ganjilseong bang-gwang-yeom
TREATING INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS 