Jumat, 07 April 2017

Acupuncture and Genital Warts

Genital wart is a manifestation of the infection by Human Papilloma Virus or HPV. Actually, it is not all infected person will develop warts. HPV is a very common virus which infect human, especially if they are a sexually active person. Genital wart could be manifest as single wart or as a multiple wart. [note]Genital wart - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genital_wart[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


The symptoms of genital wart is the existence of warts in human body, especially at genital area. Symptoms of genital warts could be severe case of external genital warts on female, severe case of genital warts on male and small conylomata on testicles. [note]Genital Warts: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/std/genital-warts[/note]  

CAUSES


The cause of genital warts is infection by human papilloma virus. This kind of virus being transmitted by sexual penetrative action. Although less common, but the virus also can be transmitted via non sexual activity. Using condom is said to be an effective way to prevent the transmission. [note]Genital warts Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/genital-warts/symptoms-causes/dxc-20265518[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : LI4, LI11, SP6, St36 Acupuncture Treatment For Genital Warts Before performing any acupuncture treatment, acupuncturist must know the pattern of the disease. Only after knowing the pattern, then acupuncturist can perform the right treatment. According to the chinese traditional treatment method, the disease of genital warts have the following disease pattern : - Wind dampness or wind heat - Wind dampness with phlegm - Liver attacks the lungs with spleen dampness - Damp heat in large intestine - Damp heat with blood stagnation in the lower jiao - Blood deficiency with heat - Blood stasis [note]Genital Warts (HPV) - Chinese herbs, Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, http://www.americandragon.com/conditions/GenitalWarts.html[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the mesothelium. Mesothelium is a thin layer of tissue that wrap many internal organs. This type of cancer mostly develop at the mesothelium of lungs and chest wall. Other place that mesothelioma can originate are abdomen lining, heart sac or testicle sac. [note]Mesothelioma - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


Symptoms of mesothelioma including : - Shortness of breath - Swollen abdomen - Pain at chest wall - Cough - Tired feeling - Weight loss [note]Mesothelioma Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/basics/symptoms/con-20026157[/note]  

CAUSES


Mesothelioma mostly cause by : - Exposure to asbestos in working place or residential - Chest or abdomen irradiation - intrapleural thorium dioxide - inhalation of other fibrous silicates - simian virus 40 [note]Mesothelioma: Symptoms and Causes - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/lung/mesothelioma-causes-and-symptoms[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : PC6, LI4, ST36 and KI3. Acupuncture Treatment For Mesothelioma Most of the time, cancer eventually will cause pain to the cancer patient. Escpecially when cancer had already spread to the other organ inside the body. This is also happen to Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that develop in thin layer that wrap many internal organs. If this cancer spread, then patient will feel so much pain. The acupuncture treatment is effective to treat pain that caused by the cancer. Treatment for reducing the pain will aim the acupoints of PC6, LI4, ST36 and KI3. [note]Acupuncture Alleviates Cancer Pain, Fatigue, And Anxiety - HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1498-acupuncture-alleviates-cancer-pain-fatigue-and-anxiety[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Ringworm

Ringworm or dermatophytosis is a skin infection by fungal. There are around 40 types of fungi that can cause ringworm. The most common type of fungi that can cause ringworm are Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton type. Ringworm can be spreaded from animal to human or between human. Diagnosis of ringworm is based on the skin appearance and accompanying symptoms. [note]Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatophytosis[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


Symptoms of ringworm are : - Red, itchy, scaly, or raised skin patches - Skin patches that produce blisters - Skin patches that look like a ring - Skin patches with defined and raise edges - Hair loss in the affected area [note]Ringworm (Dermatophytosis): Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis, http://www.healthline.com/health/ringworm#Symptoms5[/note]  

CAUSES


Ringworm is caused by fungal infection. The infected fungi usually live in keratin. Risk factor of getting infected by fungi are : - Ages - Afro caribbean race - Having type 1 diabetes - Being overweight - Weaken immune system - Certain medical treatment - History of fungal infection - Having atherosclerosis Related Acupuncture Points : Li4, Li11, S36 Sp6 S36. Sp9 Sp6 Li4 Acupuncture Treatment For Ringworm According to the traditional chinese method, ringworm is happen due to the damp condition of the skin. It is also acknowledged that skin is grouped as metal organ. Treatment for this condition will focusing on acupoints of LI4, LI11, ST36, SP6, and SP9. Stimulation for this acupoints will be done using electric stimulator. [note]AcuMedico-Forum: Treatment of ringworm with acupuncture?, http://www.acumedico.com/discus/messages/21/582.html?1220196626[/note]  
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Kamis, 06 April 2017

Acupuncture and Cold Sores

Cold sore is a viral infection. It is a quite common kind of infection. Cold sores is also called as fever blisters. The blisters usually grouped together form patches. The breaking blisters usually leave a crust that forms over the sores. It is usually healed in 4 weeks. This disease spread between people via close contact like kissing. [note]Cold sore - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-sore/basics/definition/con-20021310[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


The existence of cold sores is marked by existence of tiny, fluid-filled blisters on and around lips. [note]Cold Sores-Symptoms - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-symptoms[/note]  

CAUSES


The cause of cold sores is virus that is called as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1). It is similar with HSV-2, which is a virus that cause genital herpes. Both of these virus are easily spread via oral sex. Cold sores is contagious even if you dont see any symptoms at all. [note]Cold Sores: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172389.php#what_causes_cold_sores[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : CV23 ST44 Acupuncture Treatment For Cold Sores According to the traditional chinese method, cold sores is caused by wind damp heat. The damp heat maybe exist in the spleen and stomach. Chronic cold sores are occur because of deficiency of Yang, Yin, Qi, or Blood. To treat this disorder, there are many acupuncture points that can be chosen based on the diagnosis.The most popular two acupoints that are useful to treat the cold sores are acupoints located at the upper lip and lower lip. These points are located on the lower lateral ridge of the patella, on the patellar ligament, below ST35. [note]Mouth Sores - Causes and Treatment - Acupuncture Services of, http://www.acupuncture-services.com/basic-theory/acupuncture/mouth-sores-causes-and-treatment/[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Ear Problems

Ear problems are disorders that may happen to our ear or hearing function. There are some disorders that categorized as ear problems which are ear infections, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, and Ear Barotrauma. Some ear disorders can ended with hearing disorders and deafness while other disorders are not. [note]Ear Disorders | Ear Problems | MedlinePlus, https://medlineplus.gov/eardisorders.html[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


There are some symptoms that are said to be the symptoms of ear problems, which are : - Mild pain or discomfort at inner part of the ear - Persistent pressure feeling inside our ear - Fussiness - Pus-like ear drainage - Hearing disorder - Deafness [note]Ear Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis - Healthline, http://www.healthline.com/health/ear-infections?m=2#RiskFactors3[/note]  

CAUSES


There are some things that may be the caused of ear problem or disorders including : - Ear infection by bacteria or virus - Swollen and inflamed ear organs - Enlarged or inflamed adenoid - Fluid buildup in the middle ear - Age factors - Environment - Air pollutant [note]Ear infection (middle ear) Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ear-infections/symptoms-causes/dxc-20199484[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : LI1 ST7 Acupuncture Treatment For Ear Problems Acupuncture treatment seems to be an effective method to treat the ear problems. The acupoints chosen for the treatment along with their purpose are : 1. TH 5 & GB 41 - open the Yang Wei Mai 2. GB 20 - descend/clear excess in the head 3. TH 17, GB 2 - local ear 4. LI 4 - release exterior, clear wind 5. LI 4, LI 11 & GV 14 - release the exterior 6. clear dampness and heat - SP 9, GB 34 & LV 13 7. LV3 – reducing emotional imbalances. [note]Acupuncture for Ear Infections and Inflammations | Yin Yang House, https://theory.yinyanghouse.com/treatments/acupuncture_for_earinflammations[/note]  
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Acupuncture and Hodgkin's Disease

Hodgkin's Disease or Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma. It is a cancer of the lymph node. Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplant. The choice of treatment often depends on how advanced the cancer is and whether or not it has favorable features. [note]Hodgkin's lymphoma - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodgkin%27s_lymphoma[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


The symptoms of Hodgkin's Disease are : - Fever - Night sweats - Weight loss - Enlarged lymph nodes. - Feeling tired or itchy - Unexplained weight loss - Splenomegaly - Hepatomegaly - Hepatosplenomegaly [note]Signs and Symptoms of Hodgkin Lymphoma - American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkin-lymphoma/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html[/note]  

CAUSES


Hodgkin's Disease is caused by following reasons : - Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) - Family factors - HIV/AIDS [note]Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease) Causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hodgkins-lymphoma/basics/causes/con-20030667[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : Li4, Lv3, Sp21, Ren15 and ashi points. GB30 Acupuncture Treatment For Hodgkin's Disease Traditional chinese method treat the patient by diagnosing the whole condition of the patient. It is important to know the disease pattern before an acupuncturist can perform treatment action. Hodgkin's Disease is a considered as very serious illness. This disease have following disease pattern : 1) cold and phlegm congelation and stagnation; 2) qi depression and phlegm binding; 3) wind heat and blood dryness; 4) liver-kidney depletion and detriment; and 5) qi and blood dual vacuity [note]Chinese Medical Treatment of Malignant Lymphoma, http://acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=28009[/note]  
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Acupuncture and HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)

Human papillomavirus is a kind of virus that can infect human. The infection usually produce no symptoms and resolve by itself. However, some infection can stay longer and becoming warts or precancerous lesions. This lesions can happen in the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, mouth or throat. There are more than 150 types of Human Papillomavirus known. [note]Human papillomavirus infection - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus_infection[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS


Symptoms of HPV infection including : - Common warts - Plantar warts - Flat warts - Anogenital warts - Anal dysplasia - Genital cancer [note]HPV Symptoms & Tests in Women & Men - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/hpv-symptoms-tests[/note]  

CAUSES


The Human Papilloma Virus can infect human by following way : - Sexual habit - During birth time - Genital infection - Hand touch - Shared object - Blood transmission - Surgery [note]Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Causes, Symptoms and Treatments ., http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246670.php[/note]  

TREATMENTS


Related Acupuncture Points : - LU-7 ,LI-4 ,LI-6 Pianli, TB-4 Yangchi, TB-6 ,ST-22 Guanmen, ST-28 Shuidao, BL-22 Sanjiaoshu, BL-39 Weiyang, SP-9 SP-6 Sanyinjiao, KI-7 Fuliu. Acupuncture Treatment For HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) To effectively cure the patient, an acupuncturist must know precisely the disease pattern. Only after examining and establishing the disease pattern an acupuncturist can design the treatment method and course. Regarding HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), the disease pattern for this disorder are Wind dampness or heat, wind dampness with phlegm, liver attacks the lung with spleen dampness, damp heat in the large intestine, damp heat with blood stagnation in the lower jiao, blood deficiency with heat, and blood stagnation. [note]Genital Warts (HPV) - Chinese herbs, Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, http://www.americandragon.com/conditions/GenitalWarts.html[/note]  
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