Acupuncture and Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink Eye or also called as conjunctivitis is a condition where transparent membrane getting infected and inflamed. The inflamed small blood vessel in the conjunctiva becoming easily visible. This inflamed small blood vessel make the eyes look red or pink. [note]Pink eye (conjunctivitis) - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pink-eye/basics/definition/con-20022732[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of viral pinkeye are redness in the white part of the eye, eyelids get swolen, eyelids feel itchy, areas in front of the ears get swollen, and whitish drainage or pus from the eyes. [note]Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment, http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/pinkeye-topic-overview#1[/note]  

CAUSES

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Pinkeye is common condition and usually goes away on their own. Mostly, pink eye are caused by viruses or bacteria infections, eyes that are too dry due to wind and sun exposure, exposure to the chemicals or smoke, and allergies. [note]Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Live Science, http://www.livescience.com/54869-pink-eye-symptoms-treatment.html[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : GB20 UB1 Acupuncture Treatment For Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) The treatment principle of acupuncture to treat the pink eye disorder are : 1. Disperse wind heat, clear off the fire, brighten the eyes. GB 20, UB 1, Tai Yang, Eye point, eye 1, eye 2, and Liver point, SJ 5 , L.I. 4, L.I. 11 2. Exuberance of fire in the Liver and G.B. Channels Liv 2, GB 43 [note]Acupuncture.Com - Acute Conjunctivitis, http://www.acupuncture.com/Conditions/conjunct.htm[/note]  

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