Acupuncture and Neuropathy

Neuropathy is the condition that make nerve not properly working. The term nerve here not refer to the central nervous system, rather than it refer to the peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are nerve that are controlling hand and legs. Neuropathy is a complication of a some medical condition. There are three types of nerves involved here which are autonomic, motoric, and sensoric. [note]Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147963.php[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of the neuropathy depend on the type of nerves that are affected : - Sensory nerves : tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness at the feet and hands - Motor nerves : weakness feeling in feet and hands - Autonomic nerves : Fluctuating of heart rate and blood pressure or sweating Bell’s palsy is also a symptom of neuropathy, it is a neuropathy of the facial nerve that affecting the muscles and the skin of the face. [note]Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Peripheral-neuropathy/Pages/Symptoms.aspx[/note]  

CAUSES

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Most cases of neuropathy are happen to the people with diabetes disease. The other cause of neuropathy would be physical trauma, repetitive injury to the certain part of the body, metabolic syndrome. Exposure to the toxin and dangerous chemical also can cause neuropathy. Sometime, doctor is unable to define the clear cause of neuropathy. This condition is called as idiopathic. [note]Symptoms and causes - Peripheral neuropathy - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/dxc-20204947[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : LI15 LI11 SJ5 LI4 GB30 GB34 GB39 SP6 DU14 DU12 DU9 UB14 UB16 LI11 UB60 Acupuncture Treatment For Neuropathy One type of neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy. Acupuncture is an effective way of treatment for this kind of disorder. Neuropathy is usually a secondary condition that come from other disease, such as diabetes. According to the traditional acupuncture treatment practise, neuropathy is happen because there is dampness in the limbs organs. The existence of dampness make the qi and blood flow not smooth. Although acupuncture treatment seems to be an effective way to treat the neuropathy, however combination of this treatment with another treatment such as herbal medicine will accomplish a better and faster result. Acupoints that are frequently used for this treatment are : - Upper limb : LI-15 / LI-11 / SJ-5 / LI-4 / Baxie Points - Lower Limb : GB-30 / GB-34 / GB-39 / SP-6 - Body points : DU-14 / DU-12 / DU-9 / UB-14 / UB-16 / LI-11 / UB-60 Acupuncture treatment for neuropathy usually take time from 5 to 30 minutes. The treatment session will be conducted one or two times per week. [note]Treating Peripheral Neuropathy with Acupuncture and Chinese, https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Treating+Peripheral+Neuropathy+with+Acupuncture+and+Chinese+Medicine[/note]  

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