The acupuncture is one of the masterpieces of the intangible cultural heritage of mankind recognized by UNESCO. It can be used to treat some physical conditions in day to day life, which has been used since medieval times.

Acupuncture has many effects, mainly using acupoint stimulation to treat diseases. In the same way, acupuncture can also be used to treat prostate problems. Therefore, how to treat chronic prostatitis with acupuncture?

Chronic prostatitis is always brought on by limited treatment method of acute prostatitis. Patients will have lumbosacral soreness and unclean urination, accompanied by frequent urination, urgent urination and milky mucus in the urine. Sometimes, they may have dizziness, insomnia, limbs weakness, decreased sexual function and other symptoms.

For the therapy of chronic prostatitis, herbal medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill created by Doctor. Lee Xiaoping is a powerful weapon, which has a great effect on thoroughly eliminating inflammation. Besides, acupuncture therapy in traditional Chinese medicine can be of great help. If you want to consult relative questions about these problems, you can send e-mail to herbalistlee@yahoo.com

Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for patients with chronic prostatitis, mainly relies on filiform needle therapy. Most of the acupoints are selected locally or in combination with distal acupoints, and relatively few are selected based on syndrome differentiation.

When working with traditional chinese medicine stimulation to treat prostatitis, the acupoint needs to be located, which generally will be directed at guanyuan position. Meanwhile, acupuncture can also be used to stimulate the mingmen point and sanyinjiao as well as shenshu, all of which can be used to directly stimulate the prostate. This therapy can reduce the inflammation of the prostate and avoid the occurrence of prostatic hyperplasia.

When doing acupuncture, you need to go to a normal hospital or outpatient service. After getting the doctor's advice, you can be allowed to receive acupuncture treatment. Remember, don’t do it by yourself, otherwise you will get hurt easily. If you feel any discomfort after acupuncture, you should immediately report it to your doctor.

According to the data from a Chinese medicine clinic, 36 cases of patients with chronic prostatitis were treated by acupuncture therapy. After 2 to 3 courses of treatment, 21 cases were cured, 10 cases showed significant effect, 3 cases got improved and the last 2 cases failed. Among them, 4 cases have recovered after 1 course of treatment, 11 cases after 2 courses of treatment, and 6 cases after 3 courses of treatment. Obviously, acupuncture thearpy is a good choice for treating prostatitis.

In daily life, patients should avoid stimulating food and wine, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. And they should pay attention to cold prevention and abstinence of sexual life. It’s always suggested to participate in physical exercise appropriately, in order to promote blood circulation.