It is often said that nine out of ten men have hemorrhoids, but many people do not take hemorrhoids seriously, perhaps because of personal privacy and reluctance to seek treatment. In fact, hemorrhoids can be treated by cupping therapy. So where is the best position for cupping therapy for hemorrhoids?
Which position is best for cupping therapy for hemorrhoids?
Weiyang acupoint
1. Location of Weiyang acupoint:
Lie prone or kneel down, the Weiyang acupoint is located in the sacral part of the body, 0.5 inches next to the coccyx.
2. Method of locating Weiyang acupoint:
It is located near the coccyx nerve and the pudendal nerve branch, with the deep pudendal nerve branch.
3. Effects of Weiyang acupoint:
Dispels water dampness, tonifies yang and qi, clears heat and dampness, tonifies kidneys and strengthens the waist, and has the function of regulating the lower jiao and the two yin.
Baihuan acupoint
1. Location of Baihuan acupoint:
It is located in the sacral part, 1.5 inches next to the midline of the sacrum, at the level of the fourth sacral foramen.
2. Method of locating Baihuan acupoint:
Lie prone, the Baihuan acupoint is located in the sacral part of the body, 1.5 inches next to the midline of the sacrum, at the level of the fourth sacral foramen.
3. Effects of Baihuan acupoint:
Dispels heat from the waist and hips, tonifies kidneys and consolidates essence, regulates the meridians, and has the function of regulating menstrual blood and relieving waist and knee pain.
Dachang acupoint
1. Location of Dachang acupoint:
Dachang acupoint is located in the lumbar spine area, 1.5 inches below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches next to the midline of the back.
2. Method of locating Dachang acupoint:
Dachang acupoint is located in the lumbar spine area, 1.5 inches below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches next to the midline of the back. Lie prone to locate.
3. Effects of Dachang acupoint:
Dachang acupoint has the function of regulating and harmonizing the intestines and stomach, and promoting the circulation of qi.
Ciliao acupoint
1. Location of Ciliao acupoint:
Ciliao acupoint is located in the sacral part, in the second sacral foramen, approximately at the midpoint between the sacral hiatus and the sacral midline.
2. Method of locating Ciliao acupoint:
Lie prone to locate Ciliao acupoint. It is located in the sacral part of the body, below the sacral hiatus and inward from the upper sacral hiatus, in line with the second sacral foramen.
3. Effects of Ciliao acupoint:
Drains and regulates water fluids, strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness, tonifies the lower jiao, strengthens the waist and promotes urination, and has the function of regulating the lower jiao and strengthening the waist and knees.
Chengshan acupoint
1. Location of Chengshan acupoint:
Chengshan acupoint is located in the middle of the back of the calf, between Weizhong acupoint and Kunlun acupoint. When the leg is extended or the heel is lifted, a triangular depression appears below the gastrocnemius muscle.
2. Method of locating Chengshan acupoint:
Lie prone, extend the lower limbs, flex the toes upward, and a triangular depression appears below the gastrocnemius muscle. Locate the acupoint below the apex of the triangle. Alternatively, stand upright, press against the wall with both hands raised, and a triangular depression appears below the gastrocnemius muscle. Locate the acupoint below the apex of the triangle.
3. Effects of Chengshan acupoint:
Promotes the transformation of water dampness, strengthens the spleen, and regulates qi, relieves pain and promotes blood circulation, and has the function of relieving hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids cupping therapy method
Take the above acupoints and apply them with fine needle cupping therapy. Before cupping, needle the acupoints. After the qi is obtained, immediately use flash fire cupping therapy on the needle site, leaving the cupping on for 10-20 minutes. Once a day, 6 sessions in total. Alternatively, select 2-3 specific points each time and apply them with pricking and cupping therapy. Leave the cupping on for 10-15 minutes, once every other day, 6 sessions in total.
What medicine to use for hemorrhoid bath
Formula 1
Ingredients: 30 grams of Vincetoxicum atratum, 30 grams of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, 30 grams of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 30 grams of Boswellia carterii, 60 grams of Lysimachia christinae, 8 grams of Asarum.
Method: Grind the above six ingredients into powder. Take 90 grams of the powder, add water to decoct and make a bath solution, and wash the affected area with it.
Effects: It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dispelling wind and relieving itching, and is suitable for long-lasting hemorrhoids or hemorrhoids with bleeding.
Formula 2
Ingredients: 30 grams of Phellodendron amurense, 30 grams of Poria cocos, 30 grams of Taraxacum mongolicum, 30 grams of Alternanthera philoxeroides, appropriate amount of Gallnut, Desmodium styracifolium, Borneol, and Camphor.
Method:
First, decoct Phellodendron amurense, Poria cocos, Taraxacum mongolicum, and Alternanthera philoxeroides with water, and set aside. Then, make a small hole in the Gallnut, sun-dry the Desmodium styracifolium and grind it into fine powder, fill it into the Gallnut, seal the hole with paper, wrap it with wet paper, and steam it. After a while, take it out and let it cool, remove the paper and grind into fine powder. Take 3 grams of the powder each time, add 9 grams of Borneol and 1.5 grams of Camphor, grind them into fine powder together, and use the medicine decoction to wash the affected area, then apply the powder to the affected area. Rest in bed, twice a day.
Effects: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and healing sores, and is suitable for hemorrhoids.
Formula 3
Ingredients: 20 grams of Rhubarb, 30 grams of Xuanming powder, 30 grams of Alum.
Method: Add the three ingredients to water, boil them, wait for them to cool down, and wash and sit bath the affected area for about 15 minutes each time.
Effects: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, softening firmness, and is suitable for external hemorrhoids and external prolapse with swelling and pain.
Formula 4
Ingredients: 3 grams of Dragon's Blood, 30 grams of Ammonium alum, 10 grams of Alum.
Method: Dissolve the three ingredients in 1000 grams of boiling water, dip a sterilized gauze in the solution and apply it to the affected area while it is hot, for 20-30 minutes each time.
Effects: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and is suitable for hemorrhoids.
Formula 5
Ingredients: 25 grams of Sophora flavescens, 25 grams of Sophora subprostrata, 10 grams of Alum.
Method: Add the three ingredients to water, decoct them, remove the residue, and wash the affected area with the warm decoction.
Effects: It has the effects of cooling blood, stopping bleeding, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and is suitable for swollen and painful hemorrhoids.
Formula 6
Ingredients: 20 grams of Drynaria fortunei, 5 grams of Eupolyphaga sinensis, 10 grams of Hirudo medicinalis, 5 grams of Borneol, and an appropriate amount of sesame oil.
Method: Roast the above three ingredients, grind them into fine powder, add Borneol and mix them with sesame oil to make a paste. First, wash the affected area with warm water, then apply an appropriate amount of the medicine paste to the affected area, 3-4 times a day.
Effects: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and is suitable for external hemorrhoids, internal hemorrhoids, and mixed hemorrhoids.
Treatment methods for hemorrhoids
Drug therapy
1. Method of treating dry hemorrhoids. Apply the dry hemorrhoid powder to the surface of the hemorrhoids to cause the hemorrhoids to necrotize, dry up, and fall off, and the wound will heal on its own. This method is suitable for stage III internal hemorrhoids and incarcerated hemorrhoids.
2. Oral Chinese medicine. Use internal Chinese medicine that tonifies qi and consolidates prolapse, astringes and stops bleeding, and promotes the transformation of intestines and hemorrhoids to reduce bleeding, shrink hemorrhoids, reduce prolapse, and alleviate or eliminate symptoms. This method is suitable for any patient.
3. Topical medications. One is to use Chinese medicine that clears heat, detoxifies, and astringes the intestines to make a decoction for external washing, such as Sophora flavescens decoction. It can be used for various patients and has good therapeutic effects. The other is to use easily absorbed Chinese medicine or a combination of Chinese and Western medicine to make ointments or plasters, apply them to the long strong acupoint at the navel or coccyx for treatment, which also has good therapeutic effects.
Surgical therapy
Surgical therapy, removing hemorrhoids, is still the most commonly used treatment method. With the improvement of surgical methods, the pain during and after surgery is lighter, wound healing is faster, and the therapeutic effect is certain. However, it requires higher surgical conditions and is currently the most reliable method for treating hemorrhoids.
Other therapies
1. Medication injection therapy. This is also known as sclerotherapy. Inject sclerosing agents directly into the hemorrhoids, which can cause the hemorrhoids to sclerose and shrink or cause the hemorrhoid thrombus to necrotize and fall off.
2. Dry hemorrhoid therapy. This is also known as medication twisting therapy. It can cause abnormal and chemical inflammatory reactions in hemorrhoidal tissues, which can cause fibrous tissue hyperplasia and achieve the purpose of treating hemorrhoids.
3. Infrared therapy. Use infrared radiation or cauterization to shrink hemorrhoids, thereby causing the hemorrhoids to shrink. ④ Cryotherapy. Use a cryotherapy machine or liquid nitrogen as a cryogenic agent to freeze the hemorrhoids into pieces, causing them to necrotize and fall off.
4. Laser therapy. Use CO2 or YAG laser to remove hemorrhoids, suitable for various types of hemorrhoids. It is characterized by less bleeding.
Hemorrhoids lifestyle care
1. Take in more fluids and fiber. Constipation is the biggest cause of hemorrhoids, so to prevent and treat constipation, you should drink more water and eat foods rich in fiber. Good choices include apples, beets, Brazil nuts, cruciferous vegetables, carrots, mung beans, oat bran, kidney beans, pears, peas, plantain, and whole grains.
2. Do not sit on the toilet for too long. It is best not to exceed 5 minutes each time you sit on the toilet, especially do not read while using the toilet, as it is extremely unhygienic.
3. Do not sit still for long periods of time. Do not sit in a chair for several hours in a row. If you have to do so, you should get up and move around for at least 5 minutes every hour.
4. Do not lift heavy objects. Lifting heavy objects or engaging in strenuous exercise is like exerting too much force during bowel movements. If you are prone to hemorrhoids, you should avoid excessive exertion.
5. Do not scratch the affected area. The hemorrhoids may itch, but do not scratch to relieve discomfort, as it can damage the fragile venous walls of the rectum and make the condition worse.
6. Take warm water baths. Soaking your buttocks in warm water may be the best way to treat hemorrhoids. Warm water promotes blood circulation in the affected area, helps shrink the swollen veins, and can relieve pain.
7. Control your weight. Overweight people are more prone to hemorrhoids because their lower limbs bear more pressure. Therefore, they are also more prone to varicose veins.
