Acupuncture for Hemorrhoid Post-Op Pain Relief
Researchers conclude that acupuncture is an effective adjunct to standard analgesic pharmaceuticals in post-hemorrhoidectomy patients. A randomized controlled trial of 50 patients was divided into three study groups. The first group received only standard analgesic pharmaceutical drugs (diclofenac and metamizol internally with local lidocaine). The second study group received standard analgesic drugs alternating with acupuncture. […]