Introduction:Cupping therapy is an integrative and complementary medicine therapy that practiced worldwide by several civilizations for thousands of years.Cupping therapy is reported to be a relatively safe practice e...Introduction:Cupping therapy is an integrative and complementary medicine therapy that practiced worldwide by several civilizations for thousands of years.Cupping therapy is reported to be a relatively safe practice especially if performed by qualified therapists.Subconjunctival hemorrhage(SCH)is a common cause of eye redness and can be classified into traumatic and spontaneous.Case presentation:This case report discussed an adverse event related to wet cupping therapy.The patient developed SCH one day after performing cupping therapy.He was completely recovered after 2 weeks.This case report should increase the knowledge of cupping therapists regarding increasing safety of patient when performing wet cupping therapy on specific body parts especially,head,neck and cervical areas.Furthermore,it highlighted the importance of conducting research regarding the mechanical and physiological effects of cupping therapy.Conclusion:Adverse events related to cupping therapy should be reported with every patient.Cupping therapists should be aware of this possible mild adverse event.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first published adult case of SCH related to wet cupping therapy session.More studies are critically needed for evaluation of cupping therapy effects and adverse events especially when performed on head and neck.展开更多
Wet cupping is a simple and minor procedure practiced in Ayurveda and various traditional medicine system worldwide.In Ayurveda wet cupping therapy is practiced under the scope of Raktamo Kshana(therapeutic bloodletti...Wet cupping is a simple and minor procedure practiced in Ayurveda and various traditional medicine system worldwide.In Ayurveda wet cupping therapy is practiced under the scope of Raktamo Kshana(therapeutic bloodletting)which is adopted to remove vitiated Rakta(blood).The present work is aimed to explore the wet cupping therapy from Ayurveda perspective along with global scenario.In this review,classical Ayurveda text and PubMed,Cochrane library,science direct,Google scholar and DHARA database were scrutinized for worldwide work on wet cupping therapy.The Ayurveda science can utilize these researches in completing its lost knowledge and also provide integrative effort in re-validation and enrichment of WCT which are required at large for greater benefit of the mankind.The method of WCT application,principles,indications,contraindications,complications and probable mode of action from Ayurveda perspective and global scenario were introduced and summarized.展开更多
Objective： To observe wet cupping therapy（WCT） on local blood perfusion and analgesic effects in patients with nerve-root type cervical spondylosis（NT-CS）. Methods： Fifty-seven NT-CS patients were randomly divid...Objective： To observe wet cupping therapy（WCT） on local blood perfusion and analgesic effects in patients with nerve-root type cervical spondylosis（NT-CS）. Methods： Fifty-seven NT-CS patients were randomly divided into WCT group and Jiaji acupoint-acupuncture（JA） group according a random number table. WCT group（30 cases） was treated with WCT for 10 min, and JA group（27 cases） was treated with acupuncture for 10 min. The treatment efficacies were evaluated with a Visual Analogue Scale（VAS）. Blood perfusion at Dazhui（GV 14） and Jianjing（GB 21） acupoints（affected side） was observed with a laser speckle flowmetry, and its variations before and after treatment in both groups were compared as well. Results： In both groups, the VAS scores significantly decreased after the intervention（P〈0.01）, while the blood perfusion at the two acupoints significantly increased after intervention（P〈0.05）; however, the increasement magnitude caused by WCT was obvious compared with JA（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： WCT could improve analgesic effects in patients with NT-CS, which might be related to increasing local blood perfusion of acupunct points.展开更多
Wet cupping therapy （WCT） is a traditional complementary therapy, which has been in use for many centuries. WCT is used as an alternative and complementary medicine in the treatment of low back pain, migraine headac...Wet cupping therapy （WCT） is a traditional complementary therapy, which has been in use for many centuries. WCT is used as an alternative and complementary medicine in the treatment of low back pain, migraine headaches, hypertension, brachialgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, oxygen saturation in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and metabolic syndrome,tll WCT is also used in dermatological diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis acne and urticaria.E2} Side effects of WCT, such as hypotension and bradycardia, rarely occur during application. However, dermatitis, localized infection, scarring and abscess have been reported following WCT.TM In some cases, bubbles of fluid may form at the treatment sites of WCT; these deposits may be located in the epidermis only or in both the epidermidis and the dermis. Fluid deposits of 〈 5 mm in diameter are defined as vesicles and when diameter of fluid deposits 〉 5 mm, they are called bullae.E41 Here we present a case of vesiculobullous lesions after WCT and discuss the physiopathology.展开更多
Objective:Wet cupping therapy(WCT)is one of the complementary and traditional therapies that are still must be scientifically interpreted.This study aimed to assess hemogram parameters that are subclinical inflammator...Objective:Wet cupping therapy(WCT)is one of the complementary and traditional therapies that are still must be scientifically interpreted.This study aimed to assess hemogram parameters that are subclinical inflammatory markers in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome(FMS)and observe how they were affected with WCT.Methods:The present study consisted of two groups;patient group included participants who were diagnosed with FMS and who received WCT and control group included healthy participants who received WCT within the concept of preventive medicine.Results:Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and platelet-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)values were higher in the patient group(P=0.029and P=0.003,respectively).Considering that the participants had FMS,the optimal cutoff value for PLR was≥1.62,sensitivity was 70%,specificity was 56%,positive predictive value was 61.7%,and negative predictive value was 65.3%.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve revealed a significant sensitivity and specificity(ROC area=0.664),(confidence interval[CI]:0.530–0.781)(P<0.023).The optimal cutoff value for PLR was≥146,sensitivity was 60%,specificity was 83%,positive predictive value was 78%,and negative predictive value was 67%.ROC curve revealed a statistically significant sensitivity and specificity(ROC area=0.726),(CI:0.59–0.83)(P<0.001).The optimal cutoff value for platelet was≥284,000,sensitivity was 83%,specificity was 40%,positive predictive value was 58%,and negative predictive value was 70%.ROC curve revealed a significant sensitivity and specificity(ROC area=0.65),(CI:0.51–0.76)(P=0.036).Conclusion:NLR,PLR,and thrombocyte count parameters can be useful in the process of diagnosing FMS.In addition,NLR,PLR,and MPV decreased in patients who received WCT.展开更多
BACKGROUND Wet cupping (WC) is a traditional therapy of skin suction-assisted bloodlettingthat is widely used in modern alternative medicine in Asia and the Middle East.Herein, we report the case of a male who present...BACKGROUND Wet cupping (WC) is a traditional therapy of skin suction-assisted bloodlettingthat is widely used in modern alternative medicine in Asia and the Middle East.Herein, we report the case of a male who presented with ST-elevation myocardialinfarction (STEMI) and life-threatening anemia and underwent excessive WC.CASE SUMMARY A 55-year-old male presented with chest pain (30 min) and dyspnea (3 wk). Hisinitial electrocardiogram suggested STEMI in the anterior wall. Furthermore, hislaboratory results showed severe anemia with a hemoglobin level of 4.1 g/dL. Ofnote, the patient underwent regular WC therapy for chronic back pain, which hehad recently intensified. His WC practice resulted in life-threatening anemia andeventually STEMI. Percutaneous coronary intervention in the left anteriordescending artery was performed to treat the STEMI. His dyspnea dramaticallyimproved after the transfusion, and his hemoglobin level returned to 14.8 g/dLwithin 2 mo after discharge. He has been uneventful for the last seven years offollow-up.CONCLUSION The current case demonstrates that excessive WC without adequate medicalmonitoring can result in severe anemia, which can further develop into STEMI.展开更多
文摘Introduction:Cupping therapy is an integrative and complementary medicine therapy that practiced worldwide by several civilizations for thousands of years.Cupping therapy is reported to be a relatively safe practice especially if performed by qualified therapists.Subconjunctival hemorrhage(SCH)is a common cause of eye redness and can be classified into traumatic and spontaneous.Case presentation:This case report discussed an adverse event related to wet cupping therapy.The patient developed SCH one day after performing cupping therapy.He was completely recovered after 2 weeks.This case report should increase the knowledge of cupping therapists regarding increasing safety of patient when performing wet cupping therapy on specific body parts especially,head,neck and cervical areas.Furthermore,it highlighted the importance of conducting research regarding the mechanical and physiological effects of cupping therapy.Conclusion:Adverse events related to cupping therapy should be reported with every patient.Cupping therapists should be aware of this possible mild adverse event.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first published adult case of SCH related to wet cupping therapy session.More studies are critically needed for evaluation of cupping therapy effects and adverse events especially when performed on head and neck.
文摘Wet cupping is a simple and minor procedure practiced in Ayurveda and various traditional medicine system worldwide.In Ayurveda wet cupping therapy is practiced under the scope of Raktamo Kshana(therapeutic bloodletting)which is adopted to remove vitiated Rakta(blood).The present work is aimed to explore the wet cupping therapy from Ayurveda perspective along with global scenario.In this review,classical Ayurveda text and PubMed,Cochrane library,science direct,Google scholar and DHARA database were scrutinized for worldwide work on wet cupping therapy.The Ayurveda science can utilize these researches in completing its lost knowledge and also provide integrative effort in re-validation and enrichment of WCT which are required at large for greater benefit of the mankind.The method of WCT application,principles,indications,contraindications,complications and probable mode of action from Ayurveda perspective and global scenario were introduced and summarized.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81273673)Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine,Tianjin Health Bureau,China(No.11027)
文摘Objective： To observe wet cupping therapy（WCT） on local blood perfusion and analgesic effects in patients with nerve-root type cervical spondylosis（NT-CS）. Methods： Fifty-seven NT-CS patients were randomly divided into WCT group and Jiaji acupoint-acupuncture（JA） group according a random number table. WCT group（30 cases） was treated with WCT for 10 min, and JA group（27 cases） was treated with acupuncture for 10 min. The treatment efficacies were evaluated with a Visual Analogue Scale（VAS）. Blood perfusion at Dazhui（GV 14） and Jianjing（GB 21） acupoints（affected side） was observed with a laser speckle flowmetry, and its variations before and after treatment in both groups were compared as well. Results： In both groups, the VAS scores significantly decreased after the intervention（P〈0.01）, while the blood perfusion at the two acupoints significantly increased after intervention（P〈0.05）; however, the increasement magnitude caused by WCT was obvious compared with JA（P〈0.05）. Conclusion： WCT could improve analgesic effects in patients with NT-CS, which might be related to increasing local blood perfusion of acupunct points.
文摘Wet cupping therapy （WCT） is a traditional complementary therapy, which has been in use for many centuries. WCT is used as an alternative and complementary medicine in the treatment of low back pain, migraine headaches, hypertension, brachialgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, oxygen saturation in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and metabolic syndrome,tll WCT is also used in dermatological diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis acne and urticaria.E2} Side effects of WCT, such as hypotension and bradycardia, rarely occur during application. However, dermatitis, localized infection, scarring and abscess have been reported following WCT.TM In some cases, bubbles of fluid may form at the treatment sites of WCT; these deposits may be located in the epidermis only or in both the epidermidis and the dermis. Fluid deposits of 〈 5 mm in diameter are defined as vesicles and when diameter of fluid deposits 〉 5 mm, they are called bullae.E41 Here we present a case of vesiculobullous lesions after WCT and discuss the physiopathology.
文摘Objective:Wet cupping therapy(WCT)is one of the complementary and traditional therapies that are still must be scientifically interpreted.This study aimed to assess hemogram parameters that are subclinical inflammatory markers in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome(FMS)and observe how they were affected with WCT.Methods:The present study consisted of two groups;patient group included participants who were diagnosed with FMS and who received WCT and control group included healthy participants who received WCT within the concept of preventive medicine.Results:Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and platelet-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)values were higher in the patient group(P=0.029and P=0.003,respectively).Considering that the participants had FMS,the optimal cutoff value for PLR was≥1.62,sensitivity was 70%,specificity was 56%,positive predictive value was 61.7%,and negative predictive value was 65.3%.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve revealed a significant sensitivity and specificity(ROC area=0.664),(confidence interval[CI]:0.530–0.781)(P<0.023).The optimal cutoff value for PLR was≥146,sensitivity was 60%,specificity was 83%,positive predictive value was 78%,and negative predictive value was 67%.ROC curve revealed a statistically significant sensitivity and specificity(ROC area=0.726),(CI:0.59–0.83)(P<0.001).The optimal cutoff value for platelet was≥284,000,sensitivity was 83%,specificity was 40%,positive predictive value was 58%,and negative predictive value was 70%.ROC curve revealed a significant sensitivity and specificity(ROC area=0.65),(CI:0.51–0.76)(P=0.036).Conclusion:NLR,PLR,and thrombocyte count parameters can be useful in the process of diagnosing FMS.In addition,NLR,PLR,and MPV decreased in patients who received WCT.
文摘BACKGROUND Wet cupping (WC) is a traditional therapy of skin suction-assisted bloodlettingthat is widely used in modern alternative medicine in Asia and the Middle East.Herein, we report the case of a male who presented with ST-elevation myocardialinfarction (STEMI) and life-threatening anemia and underwent excessive WC.CASE SUMMARY A 55-year-old male presented with chest pain (30 min) and dyspnea (3 wk). Hisinitial electrocardiogram suggested STEMI in the anterior wall. Furthermore, hislaboratory results showed severe anemia with a hemoglobin level of 4.1 g/dL. Ofnote, the patient underwent regular WC therapy for chronic back pain, which hehad recently intensified. His WC practice resulted in life-threatening anemia andeventually STEMI. Percutaneous coronary intervention in the left anteriordescending artery was performed to treat the STEMI. His dyspnea dramaticallyimproved after the transfusion, and his hemoglobin level returned to 14.8 g/dLwithin 2 mo after discharge. He has been uneventful for the last seven years offollow-up.CONCLUSION The current case demonstrates that excessive WC without adequate medicalmonitoring can result in severe anemia, which can further develop into STEMI.
