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What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Acupuncture?
Question: are there side effects with acupuncture?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following is the recommended protocol at your age (88years):
1. I should recommend you to go for acupressure [which produces fewer side effects] and is similar to ‘massage therapy’ and although acupuncture bring quick relief but is associated with side effects [since pricking needles are used to clear blocked channels thus releasing toxin in the blood]
2. Since Acupuncture is performed by a practitioner thus regular visit and follow ups are required, on the other hand acupressure can be learned from a hand book and can be performed by oneself at home.
3. Side effects could result from improper handling/insertion of needle or improper training of acupuncturist, such as: accidental puncture of lungs, viral hepatitis, bacterial infections,soreness,bruising.
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
choose which best suits you
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following is the recommended protocol at your age (88years):
1. I should recommend you to go for acupressure [which produces fewer side effects] and is similar to ‘massage therapy’ and although acupuncture bring quick relief but is associated with side effects [since pricking needles are used to clear blocked channels thus releasing toxin in the blood]
2. Since Acupuncture is performed by a practitioner thus regular visit and follow ups are required, on the other hand acupressure can be learned from a hand book and can be performed by oneself at home.
3. Side effects could result from improper handling/insertion of needle or improper training of acupuncturist, such as: accidental puncture of lungs, viral hepatitis, bacterial infections,soreness,bruising.
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
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