ACUPUNCTURE FOR hemorrhoids NYC
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF hemorrhoids?
A network of varicose veins in the anus that becomes inflamed, swollen, and bleeding
Diagnosis is made through visual inspection or anoscopy
Can be caused from constipation, straining too long on the toilet, obesity, pregnancy, or poor food choices
Can be treated through stool softeners, injection, electrocution, laser therapy, or analgesic cream
SYMPTOMS
Depending on the location there are internal and external hemorrhoids. Both can cause pain, irritation, and bleeding
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE HELP WITH hemorrhoids?
Helps neuro-modulate the digestive system to regulate gastrointestinal motility
Produces endorphins and cortisol to help decrease pain and inflammation
Chinese herbal medicine helps support beneficial gut bacteria, eliminate dysbiosis, eliminate mucus in the gut, reduce inflammation of the digestive organs, and improve thorough digestion of the food
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, dietary therapy, and lifestyle modifications are crucial.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
Treating digestive dysfunction takes time as the body goes through different repair phases. Depending on severity it will take 8-20 treatments.
One course of treatment is 10 visits focusing on the acute and corrective phase. As you progress through treatments you should feel improvements where we put you on observational care.