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Acupuncture for Ulcerative Colitis
Relief for Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is part of a category of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and it presents with inflammation in the lining of the large intestine, specifically the colon and sometimes the rectum. The lining becomes inflamed due to small wounds or ulcers, which then produce mucus and pus. To be more specific, the condition occurs when the body mistakenly identifies food or other substances as foreign invaders. White blood cells are called up as part of an immune response, which proceed to cause inflammation and damage in the large intestine. Flare-ups may be triggered by stress, infections and certain anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen. However, the exact cause of ulcerative colitis is not known, but medical researchers suspect a link between a person’s genetics, general state of the immune system and environmental factors. Most people start showing symptoms in their 30’s since the disease advances slowly over time, and men and women are equally as likely to be affected. Children are also at risk and, in general, the younger a child is the more likely the symptoms and complications will be severe. Growth and mental development may be a problem in this case. As there can be weeks or even months without a patient experiencing symptoms, when they do occur, they are referred to as flare-ups. The inflammation and ulceration associated with ulcerative colitis can cause pain and different problems, including frequent, watery diarrhea, persistent diarrhea with pain and bloody stool, urgent bowel movements, incomplete evacuation of the bowels despite a feeling of urgency, abdominal cramping, loss of appetite, weight loss, body fluid depletion, fatigue, fever or urgent diarrhea that wakes you up in the middle of the night. The symptoms and how long they occur for can vary widely for each patient. Many sufferers report only minimal or moderate symptoms, while others experience life-threatening complications such as severe dehydration and major bleeding from the colon. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is equipped to handle the symptoms of ulcerative colitis as demonstrated by a meta-analysis of different scientific studies conducted since the 1990’s. A team of researchers conducted a wide-scale analysis of 43 randomized, controlled trials investigating the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of irritable bowel disease. Of those 43 trials, 42 specifically analyzed and addressed ulcerative colitis. Researchers then focused on 10 scientific studies that compared the use of acupuncture and moxibustion to the use of oral sulphasalazine for symptom relief. Sulphasalazine is a doctor-prescribed pharmaceutical drug that is commonly used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. After analyzing the studies, researchers concluded “acupuncture and moxibustion demonstrated better overall efficacy than oral sulphasalazine in treating inflammatory bowel disease.” This meta-analysis was performed by a team at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China. The study was published in the 2013 issue of Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal covering alternative medicine. To schedule a visit to Alameda Acupuncture or for more information about treating digestive issues with Traditional Chinese Medicine visit: http://alamedaacupuncture.com/digestive-health-issues/
Ask the Acupuncturist: I'm feeling really dizzy
I have been having a lot of dizziness recently. It started while sleeping. When moving my head from side to side, I would feel dizzy. By straightening my head, it would subside. I probably feel about 98% ok now. I have no idea why this is happening. Any idea what’s up? Thanks so much, Caroline Dear Caroline, It is important to get the right diagnosis. Please visit your health care practitioner to get a complete evaluation. This is almost certainly BPV or benign postural (or paroxysmal) vertigo. Small calcium deposits, like grains of sand, break off inside the semi-circular canals of the ear. These grains get stuck in the cilia, which are the small hair-like receptors that respond to changes in flow of fluid in the canals. The cilia then send the wrong message to the brain, telling it that you are one position, while your eyes are concurrently giving a different message. The brain gets confused, and nausea ensues. This is similar to motion sickness, where the eyes are seeing one thing and the ear canals are telling the brain something else. There is a technique called the “Epley Manouver” that can sometimes dislodge the stone. Otherwise, it usually resolves in time. I do not do the Epley because it can cause vomiting. Many chiropractors will do Epley. Sorry to hear of this difficulty. Be Happy! John Nieters, DAOM, L.Ac. Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine http://alamedaacupuncture.com/feeling-really-dizzy/