Risks Of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is safe only when it is performed by a trained and licensed acupuncturist.
The needles for the treatment should be non-toxic and used only once. They should be properly labeled and sealed. The patient may suffer from various infectious diseases, if the needles are re-used or not sterile.
The effectiveness of acupuncture cannot be generalized. Its effect varies from person to person.
The patient can incur mild soreness in the acupunctured areas in his/her body, after the completion of the treatment.
Few complications have been reported due to the use of needles. If the needles are not inserted properly, it may lead to organ rupture or infection.
Improper placement of needle can lead to bleeding, swelling and painful sensation in the acupunctured areas of the body.
Acupuncture is not recommended for damaged body parts, such as broken bones.
The treatment is not recommended for people suffering from bleeding disorders and patients on blood thinners.
Although the treatment eliminates the root cause of a number of diseases, it is still not able to detect certain other diseases prevalent among people.
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