Diseases treated with acupuncture (who)
World Health Organization, first can be treated with Acupuncture in the Philippines in 1978 published a list of diseases. Later, this list of indications was expanded and accepted at the WHO Assembly in Cervia, Italy, in 1994.
Neurological Diseases
Migraine,
Headaches,
Headaches due to tension and neck arthritis,
Trigeminal Neuralgia,
Facial Paralysis (Facial Paralysis)
Forgetfulness,
Vertigo (dizziness)
Disc Herniation (Lum back, Neck Herniation),
Sciatica Pain,
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson’s
Paralysis (within the first 3-6 months)
Cardiovascular Diseases
Essential hypertension
Burger (Thrombo-angiitisobliterans) disease
Raynaud’s syndrome
Psychological Disorders
Stress,
Depression,
Fear,
Panic Attack,
Insomnia
Cigarette Addiction, (980070) 7)
Weight Problems (Obesity, Slimming..)
Alcohol addiction and detoxification
Nail biting
Morphine, cocaine addiction
Bone, Joint and Muscle diseases
Fibromyalgia and tendinitis
Back and low back pain
Neck pain
Tennis elbow
Periarthritis of the shoulder
Heel Spur
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Post herpetic pains ( Intercostal
Osteoarthritis
Cervical Arthrosis
Calcification),
Gonarthrosis (Knee Calcification),
Gout arthritis
Cancer pain
Rheumatoidarthritis
Ear Nose Diseases
Chronic Pharyngitis,
Sinusitis,
AllergicRhinitis
Meniere’s disease
Snoring
Gingivitis (Gingivitis),
Dental pain (Toothache)
Temporo -mandibular joint (Jaw joint) dysfunction
Respiratory tract disorders
Asthma bronchiale,
Chronic Bronchitis,
Allergic Bronchitis,
Gynecology and Urinary System Diseases
Pregnancy nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum)
Infertility (Infertility (without organic findings)),
Menstrual Irregularities,
Menstrual Pains (Primary dysmenorrhea ),
Polycysticovary syndrome (PCO)
Reduction of labor pain
Enuresis Noctruna (Night Peeing)
Early Menopause
Recurrent urinary infections
Urinary retention
Renal colic (Kidney Stone pain)
Gastro-Intestinal system diseases
Constipation
Acute and Chronic Gastritis,
Gastric Hyperacidity,
Ulcerative colitis
Spastic colon
Acute and Chronic Colitis,
Cholecystitis (Gallbladder inflammation)
Cholelithiasis ( Gallstones)
Acute epigastralgia
Peptic ulcer
Metabolism and Endocrine Diseases
Type 2 diabetesmellitus (Diabetes)
Tyroid diseases and goiter
Excessive Sweating
Skin Diseases,
Acne vulgaris
Cellulitis,
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Psoriasis (Psoriasis)
Pruritus (Itches)
