Here is a partial list of disorders that can be treated with acupuncture. Acupuncture: clinical results for a large number of health disorders.
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Pain and musculoskeletal problems
Muscle pain, rheumatism, lumbago, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, tension headaches, neck pain, whiplash, cervical pain, torticollis, back pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, bursitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow), arthritis, joint problems, knee disorders, fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, tremors, sequelae of sports injuries
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General disorders
Fatigue, post-viral fatigue (sequelae of flu, mononucleosis, HPV, etc.), weakness, depression, anxiety, distress, burnout, effects of jet lag, nervous tics, nervousness, memory loss.
Neuropsychological problems
Insomnia, anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorders, hyperactivity/attention deficit, nervous problems, all psychosomatic diseases.
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Support for addiction problems and withdrawal symptoms
Addictions; licit drugs (sugars, fats, alcohol, tobacco, medications, antidepressants, Ritalin, methadone, benzodiazepines; Ativan, Serax, Xanax, etc.) and illicit drugs (hashish, marijuana, cocaine, speed, ecstasy, crack, freebase, heroin, MDMA, crystal meth, PCP), pathological gambling, irritability, tremors, weight gain, secretions, excessive sweating, palpitations, etc.
Gastrointestinal and digestive problems
Loss of appetite, bulimia, slow digestion, hiccups, bad breath, bloating, liver disorders, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastritis, colitis, ulcers, ptosis
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Problems related to major life stages and hormonal changes
During: childhood, adolescence, pregnancy follow-up, menopause, andropause, disorders related to aging
Endocrine problems
Excessive sweating, hot flashes, obesity, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, high cholesterol, weight loss and weight gain
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Childhood diseases
Colic, diarrhea, constipation, otitis and ear pain, cough, eczema, allergies, hyperactivity, enuresis (bed-wetting), etc.
E.N.T. problems (nose, throat, ear)
Cold, flu, cough, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis, epistaxis (nosebleeds), nasal polyps, shortness of breath, emphysema, sore throat, tinnitus, vertigo, otitis, buzzing sounds, Ménière's disease, labyrinthitis, reduced hearing acuity (certain forms of deafness), overproduction of mucus/cerumen
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Eye problems
Glare, dry eyes, tearing, early cataract, certain vision loss, glaucoma
Gynecological problems
(Pregnancy is not a disease!) pregnancy follow-up to maintain or restore the health of the mother and fetus as well as increase their mutual energy, nausea/vomiting, threat of premature delivery, labor induction, fetal repositioning, breastfeeding problems, mastitis, breast tenderness, postpartum depression, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful menstruation, painful ovulation, irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, leucorrhea, vaginitis, vaginismus, cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, libido disorders, symptoms of menopause and andropause
Genitourinary problems
Chronic cystitis, urethritis, renal imbalance, frequent urination, difficult urination, burning urination, incontinence, bladder prolapse, prostate problems, sexual dysfunction (in men and women); impotence, premature ejaculation
Immune problems
Chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies to airborne irritants (known or unknown); hay fever, seasonal allergies, ragweed allergy, pet allergies, mold allergies, dust allergies, food intolerances, eye/nose/throat itching, histamine headache, lupus, autoimmune disorders
Dermatological problems
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, purpura, boils, furunculosis, herpes, contact dermatitis, dermatosis, hives, vitiligo, shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores (herpes simplex)
Neurological problems
Migraine, paralysis, hemiplegia, Bell's palsy, sciatica, numbness, post-herpetic pain, pain and fasciculations of the trigeminal nerve
Cardiovascular and circulatory problems
Hypertension, hypotension, arteriosclerosis, palpitations, hemorrhoids, swelling, edema, cold hands and feet, general chilliness, numbness
Post-operative disorders
Side effects: anesthesia, chemotherapy, triple therapy, inflammations, slow or painful healing, adhesions, loss of concentration, memory loss
Other...
Palliative care: cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and degenerative diseases, management of side effects from high-risk medications.
The above list, far from exhaustive, could continue much further. One could even assert that it is not necessary to produce such enumerations, since acupuncture is a holistic medicine that has the powerful potential to offer a sustainable solution to countless functional health problems. This is achieved through the particular approach of traditional medicine, which treats the individual rather than solely the disease or symptoms. It is simply a matter of finding the initial cause of the imbalance through precise evaluation and treating the problem at its source. Some of the problems mentioned here require multidisciplinary care, in which acupuncture plays a notable role.
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