The dangers of acupuncture for children

In fact, acupuncture as a treatment method can also make patients feel pain, but some parents still choose acupuncture when treating their children's diseases. In fact, for children, this method should be avoided as much as possible. If the acupoints are not mastered very accurately, it is likely to have a serious impact on the child's future. Acupuncture is also painful. So what are the hazards of acupuncture for children?

Many parents feel worried, afraid, and fearful when they hear about giving their children acupuncture. They feel that acupuncture is not a safe way to treat diseases.

So can children receive acupuncture treatment? What are the precautions for children's acupuncture?

Can children have acupuncture?

Children can undergo acupuncture, which has a good therapeutic effect on some common diseases in children. However, when performing acupuncture on children, it is necessary to choose professional doctors and appropriate needles.

What diseases are suitable for acupuncture in children?

Many children's diseases can be treated through acupuncture, which can serve as a reference for everyone.

1. Respiratory diseases, such as asthma, cough, etc.

2. Cardiovascular diseases, such as palpitations, heart rhythm disorders, etc.

3. Neurological diseases, such as nerve paralysis, cerebral palsy, neurasthenia, brain dysplasia, etc.

4. Digestive system diseases, such as diarrhea, indigestion, acute gastroenteritis, etc.

5. Infectious diseases, such as colds, mumps, etc.

6. Some internal and external diseases, such as heat stroke, convulsions, rhinitis, myopia, toothache, etc.

Precautions for acupuncture in children

1. Choose a professional hospital and doctor.

2. It is best to choose a short needle.

3. Doctors should concentrate and control the needle.

4. Acupuncture should not be performed on the acupoints on the top of the head. This article was originally published by Sanding Health Network. Please do not reprint without authorization.

5. Parents should control their children’s limbs.

6. Acupuncture is not suitable if the skin has infections and ulcers.

7. Some important parts of the body are not suitable for acupuncture.

8. Patients suffering from fever, chickenpox, mumps, etc. should not receive acupuncture.