Common symptoms are:
 

• Pain or a feeling of pressure

• Bleeding in the stool

• Itching or burning

• Local swelling

 

What does hemorrhoid treatment look like?
 

Treatment includes:

• Acupuncture at points distant from the area

• Dietary adjustment according to the principles of Chinese medicine and the patient's personal diagnosis

• Lifestyle recommendations  

 

What do the studies say about Chinese medicine as a treatment for hemorrhoids?
 

The existing studies examined the effectiveness of acupuncture for relieving pain after hemorrhoid surgery. There are currently no high-quality studies examining the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating hemorrhoids themselves.

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In December 2022, a review of studies was published in the medical journal Medicine (Baltimore). The review examined five studies that included follow-up of 465 people who had hemorrhoid surgery. The aim of the studies was to examine whether acupuncture has a beneficial effect on relieving pain after hemorrhoid surgery. The results of the study demonstrated that people who received acupuncture suffered significantly less pain in the anal area compared to people who did not receive acupuncture after surgery.

Link to the full text of the article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9771204/
 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Is the treatment painful?

No. Acupuncture is very gentle, and most patients experience relaxation during the treatment.
 

Do I have to prick the painful area?

No. Treatment is carried out through remote points only.
 

Can it be combined with medical treatment?

Yes. The treatment integrates well with conventional treatment.
 

In conclusion

Hemorrhoids can be a very unpleasant condition - but you don't have to live with them. Chinese medicine has many successes in treating hemorrhoids and usually improvement is noticeable after one or two treatments.