Here is an extensive list of Conditions Treated by Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Abdominal distension
Abdominal masses(see Masses, abdominal)
Abdominal pain (see Pain, abdominal)
Abnormal uterine bleeding (see Bleeding uterine)
Absences (petit mal)
Aches-general (see Pain, generalized)
Abscesses, boils, suppurative sores
-acute, superficial
-anorectal
-chronic, non-healing
-dental
-hepatic
-lung
-pharyngeal
Accumulation disorder
Acid reflux
Acne
Acne-premenstrual
Acne Rosacea
Adaptogen
Adenoma
Adhesions-intestinal
Adnexitis(see pelvic inflammatory)
Adrenal cortex-to regulate
Agitation-in drug withdrawal
AIDS-low grade fever in
Albuminuria
Alcohol abuse
Allergic purpura (see purpura)
Allergies
Alopecia(see Hair loss)
Altitude sickness
Alzheimer's disease
Amebic dysentery (see Dysentery)
Amenorrhea
Amnesia
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Anal fissure & fistula
Anal itch (see Pruritus-anal)
Anemia
Anemia-hemolytic
Angina
Ankle sprain-recurrent (to strengthen)
Ankylosing spondylitis
Anorexia (see Appetite-poor)
Anovulation
Antisperm antibodies
Anuria (See Urination-scanty)
Anus-burning of
Anus-itching of (see Pruritus-anal)
Anxiety
Aphasia
Aphonia (see Voice, loss of)
Appendicitis
-acute, uncomplicated
-chronic
Appetite
-excessive
-poor
Apthous ulcers (see Ulcers, apthous)
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis (see also Bi syndrome)
Arthritis-traumatic
Ascites
Aspermia
Asthma
Asthma-atopic
Atherosclerosis
Athletes foot
Atrophy (see Wei syndrome)
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Aural Vertigo (see Meniere's syndrome
Autoimmune disorders
Back pain-lower (see Pain, lower back)
Back pain-upper (see Pain ,upper back)
Bacterial dysentery (see Dysentery)
Bacterial infections
-lungs & sinuses
-skin
-systemic
Bad breath (see Halitosis)
Bartholin's cyst
Bedwetting (see Enuresis)
Bed sores (see Ulcers, chronic nonhealing)
Bechets syndrome
Belching
Bell's palsy
Benign Familial Tremor
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (see Prostatic hypertrophy)
Bi Syndrome
-Wind Cold
-Wind Cold Damp
-Damp Heat
-Blood Stagnation
-with deficiency
Biliary spasm
Bipolar mood disorder
Birth products-incomplete expulsion of
Bites & stings-insect, jellyfish etc.
Bleeding-urinary bladder(see Hematuria, also urinary
tract infection)
Bleeding
-ear
-general, to stop
-gums
-Heat in the Blood
-lungs(see Hemoptysis)
-nose (see Epistaxis)
-persistent following miscarriage or termination
-rectal, hemorrhoids
-Spleen qi/yang deficiency
-uterine
-vomiting blood (see Hematemesis)
-yin deficiency
Blepharitis
Blood sugar-regulation of
Boils(see Abscess)
Bone marrow, to protect (see Chemotherapy)
Bones-breaks and fractures
Bones and tendons-weakness of
Bones-slow healing of
Bone steaming fever(see Fever, bone steaming)
Bowel-bleeding from (see Bleeding, rectal)
Bradycardia
Brandy nose
Breast abscess, acute (see Abscess, boils & suppurative
sores)
Breast abscess-chronic
Breast masses, cysts and lumps
Breast-swelling and tenderness
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
-acute
-asthmatic
-chronic
Bruising-to resolve
Bruising-easy
Bruxism
Buerger's disease
Burning feet syndrome(see also Peripheral neuropathy)
Burns and scalds
Bursitis
Calculi, urinary
Cancer-lung, to alleviate dry cough of
Cancer-general immune support for
Candidiasis-gastro-intestinal
Candidiasis-vaginal (thrush)
Carbuncle (see Abscess)
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular system, preventative treatment for
Carotid stenosis
Cataracts
Cellulitis
Cerebrovascular insufficiency
Cervix
-erosion of
-incompetent
-inflammation of
Chemotherapy
-fever following
-hair loss following
-nausea, vomiting from
-oral dryness following
-to protect bone marrow during
-weakness following
Chest, fullness and discomfort in
Chest pain (see Pain-chest)
Chicken pox
Childhood eczema (see Eczema)
Chillblains
Chlamydia
Chloasma
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis
-acute
-chronic
Cholera
Cholesterol-high
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chyluria
Circulation-poor
Cirrhosis of the liver
Coeliac disease
Cold extremities (see Extremities-cold)
Cold-intolerance of
Cold Sores (see Herpes Simplex)
Colic-infantile
Colitis (see also Ulcerative colitis & Chron's disease)
-acute
-chronic
Common cold
Concentration poor
Concussion-sequelae of
Congenital abnormalities
Congestive cardiac failure
Conjunctivitis
Connective tissue disorders
Constipation
Consumptive lung disease
Contact dermatitis (see Dermatitis)
Convulsions
Cor pulmonale
Coronary artery bypass, convalescence from
Coronary artery disease
Corpus luteum failure
Corticosteroids, to alleviate side effects of
Costochondritis
Cough
-acute
-chronic, recurrent
Cramps and Spasms
-intestinal
-leg and calf
-muscular, writer's
-neck
-smooth muscle
Cramps, menstrual(see Pain, menstrual)
Crohn's disease
Cystitis-acute
-chronic, recurrent
-interstitial
Cysts(see Breast, Bartholin's, Ovarian, Sebaceous)
Dacryocystitis
Deafness,(see Hearing, loss of)
Deep venous thrombosis
Delirium
Dental abscess (see Abscess, dental)
Dental caries
Depression
Depression-postnatal
Dermatitis
-acute
-chronic
Developmental delay in children
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic neuropathy(see Neuopathy, diabetic)
Diabetic vascular disease
Diaper rash(see Nappy rash)
Diarrhea
-acute
-chronic
Digestion-weak
Diptheria
Discharge-vaginal (see Leukorrhea)
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
-postural, lightheadedness
-premenstrual
-severe, vertigo
Drooling
Drugs, to alleviate withdrawal from
Dryness
-lungs
-mouth to throat
-skin and hair
-vagina
Dysenteric disorder
Dysentery
-amoebic
-bacterial
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Dysphagia
Dysuria (See Urinary tract infection)
Ear-ringing (see Otitis media)
Eczema
-genital
-infants
Edema
Ejaculation-premature
Emotional trauma-severe
Emphysema
Encephalitis
Endometriosis
Endometritis (see Pelvic inflammatory disease)
Energy-lack of (see Tiredness)
Entamoeba histolytica
Enuresis
Epidemic hemorrhagic fever
Epididymitis
Epigastric fullness & distension
Epigastric pain (see Pain-epigastric)
Epilepsy
Epistaxis
Epstein Barr virus
Erectile dysfunction(see Impotence)
Extremities-cold
Extremities-numbness & paresthesia in (see also
Neuropathy)
Erysipelas
Exopthalamos
Eyelids-edema of
Eyes
-dry, itchy, photophobic
-floaters & spots before
-red and sore (see also Conjunctivitis)
-strain from overuse
-weakness of vision
Facial flushing (see Hot flushing)
Facial pain (see Pain-facial)
Facial paralysis (see Paralysis)
Fallopian tube blockage
Fatigue (see Tiredness)
Fats and oils aversion to
Fatty liver
Fearfulness
Feet, burning (see Burning feet)
Fever
-acute excess, high
-afternon, tidal
-alternating with chills
-bone steaming
-chronic, in children
-hectic, at night
-postpartum
-premenstrual
Fever of unknown origin
Fibrocystic breast disease
Fibroids
Fibromyalgia (see also Pain, muscular)
Fingers and toes-cold
Fifty year shoulder
Flatulence
Flu (see Influenza)
Fluid retention (see Edema)
Folliculitis
Fontanel-failure to close (see also Failure to thrive)
Food allergies/intolerance
Food poisoning
Food stagnation
Forgetfulness
Fractures-acute
Fractures-slow healing of
Frostbite
Fungal infection
-intestines
-skin
-toes
Furuncle (see Abscess)
Galactorrhea
Gall bladder inflammation (see cholecystitis)
Gallstones
Gastric hyperacidity
Gastric neurosis
Gastric ulcers (see Ulcers, gastric)
Gastritis
-acute
-atrophic
-chronic
Gastroenteritis
-acute
-chronic
Gastro-esophageal reflux(GERD)
Genital pain (see Pain-genital)
Genital inflammation and infection
German measles
Giardia lamblia
Gingivitis
Glands-swollen
Glandular fever-sequelae of
Glaucoma
-acute
-non acute
Globus hystericus
Glomerulonephritis
-acute
-chronic
Glossitis
Glue ear
Goiter
Gout
Graves disease (see Hyperthyroidism)
Gu syndrome
Gum abscess (see Abscess-dental)
Gynecological masses (see
Endometriosis, Fibroids, Ovarian cysts)
Hair, dry and lifeless
Hair, loss of
Hair, premature greying of
Halitosis (see also Sinusitis, Gingivitis, Tonsillitis)
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hangover
Hay fever (see Rhinitis)
Head trauma-sequelae of
Headache
-acute
-dull, worse with exertion
-frontal, sinus
-migraine, cluster
-occipital
-post concussion
-temporal
-tension
Heartburn (see Acid reflux)
Hearing,loss of
Heatstroke
Heaviness in the body
Heberden's nodes
Heel spur
Helicobacter pylori,infection by
Hemaspermia
Hematemesis
Hematuria
Hemiplegia
Hemochromomatosis
Hemoptysis
Hemorrhoids
Henoch Schonlein purpura
Hepatitis
-acute
-chronic
Hepatitis C-chronic
Hepatosplenomegaly
Hernia
-hiatus
-inguinal
Herpes-aural and occular
Herpes genitalis
-acute
-recurrent
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Hiccough
HIV-to assist immunity in
Hong Kong foot
Hives (see Urticaria)
Hoarse voice (see Voice -hoarse)
Hordeolum (stye)
Hot flushing
Hydrocele
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperpigmentation-hormonal
Hypersalivation(see Salivation excessive)
-menopausal
-portal
Hyperthyroidism
Hypochondriac pain(see Pain, hypochondriac)
Hypoglycemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hysteria
Immunity-weak or insufficient
Immunization-side effects of
Impetigo
Impotence
Incontinence of urine (see Urination-incontinence of)
Indeterminate gnawing hunger
Indigestion
Infantile colic
Infection (see Bacterial infection, Viral infection)
Infertility (see also Endometriosis, Fibroids, Ovarian
cysts)
-female
-male
Inflammation of the bile duct
Inflammatory joint disorders
Inflammatory bowel disorders(see Ulcerative
colitis, Chron's disease)
Influenza
Insect bites(See Bites & stings)
Insomnia
Intercostal neuralgia (see Neuralgia-intercostal)
Interstitial cystitis(see Cystitis
Intestinal abscess (see Appendicitis, Diverticulitis)
Intestinal flu(see Gastroenteritis)
Intestinal parasites
Intestinal Wind
Irritability
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
-diarrhea predominant
-constipation predominant
Ischemia
Itching, general (see Pruritus, generalised)
Itching, genital (see Pruritus, genital)
Jacksonian seizures
Jaundice
Jet lag
Jing deficiency
Jock itch
Joint pain (see Pain, joint)
Kashin-Beck disease
Karatitis sicca
Kidney and bladder calculi
Kidney, inflammation of(see nephritis)
Knee pain (see Pain, knee)
Knees-weakness of
Labor-difficult
Labor-to induce at term
Labyrinthitis-chronic
Lacrimation-excessive
Lactation-insufficient
Laryngitis
-acute
-chronic
Leaky gut syndrome
Learning difficulties
Legs-weakness of
Leukemia-chronic
Leukopenia
Leukorrhea
-white mucoid watery
-yellow malodorous
Libido-loss of
Lichen simplex
Lichen sclerosis
Ligament-damage to
Limbs-cold (see Extremities-cold)
Lipoma
Liver spots
Lower back ache-chronic (See Pain, lower back)
Lower back-weakness of
Lung cancer-chronic dry cough of
Lupus (see Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Lymphadenitis
-acute
-chronic
Lymphangitis
Lymphedema
Malabsorption syndrome
Malarial disorder
Mania
Manic depressive psychosis
Masses
-abdominal
-gynecological (see
Breast; Endometriosis; Fibroids; Ovarian cysts
-prostatic, testicular
-thyroid
Mastalgia (see Breast-swelling and tenderness)
Mastitis
-acute
-chronic or recurrent after antibiotics
Measles
Malasma
Memory-poor, loss of
Meniere's disease
Meningitis
Menopausal syndrome
Menopausal hypertension
Menorrhagia
Menstruation
-irregular
-low or short progesterone phase of
-prolonged
-scant
-Wind Cold during
Mental
-agitation
-cloudiness
-fatigue
Migraine headache(see Headache, migraine)
Miscarriage
-habitual
-persistent bleeding following (see Bleeding)
-threatened
Mittlesmertz
Mixed connective tissue disease
Mood swings
Morning sickness
Motion sickness
Mucus congestion-chronic
Multiple sclerosis
Mumps
Muscle aches (see Pain, muscular)
Muscle spasm and tension(see Cramps and spasms)
Muscle strain
Muscle weakness
Muscular dystrophy
Myasthenia gravis
Myocarditis-sequelae of
Myopia
Nails-dry brittle, ridged, pitted
Nappy rash
Narcolepsy
Nasal congestion (see Rhinitis)
Nausea (see also Motion sickness, Morning sickness)
Neck-stiffness of
Nephritis
-acute
-chronic
Nephrotic syndrome
Nervousness
Nervous stomach
Nettle rash
Neuralgia
-facial, trigeminal
-intercostal
-postherpetic
Neurodermatitis (see also Dermatitis)
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Neuropathy-diabetic, peripheral
Neurosis
Nightmares
Night blindness
Night sweats (see Sweating)
Night terrors(infants)
Nocturia
Nodules (see Masses)
Nosebleed
Numbness of the extremities (see Extremities-numbness
in)
Obesity
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Oligospermia
Onychomycosis
Oophoritis
Optic nerve, atrophy of
Optic neuritis
Oral contraceptive pill-Pigmentation from
orchitis
Orthopnea
Osteo-arthritis (see also Bi syndrome;arthritis)
Osteoblast activity-to stimulate
Osteomyelitis
Osteophytosis
Osteoporosis
Otitis externa
Otitis media
Ovarian cysts(see Polycystic ovarian disease)
Pain
-abdominal
-chest
-epigastric
-ear
-facial
-generalized
-genital
-hip
-hypochondriac
-inguinal
-jaw
-joint (see Bi syndrome)
-Knee
-lower back
-menstrual (see Dysmenorrhea)
-muscular (see also Bi syndrome)
-neck & upper back
-phantom limb
-postoperative
-sinus(see Headache)
-temporomandibular
-testicular
-traumatic acute
Pallor
Palms, hot and dry
Palms, sweating of
Palpitations
Pancreatitis
Panic attacks
Paralysis
Paranoia
Parasites
Parkinson's disease
Paronychia
Parotitis(see Mumps)
Pelvic inflammatory disease
-acute
-chronic
Peptic ulcer disease (see Ulcer, gastric)
Perennial rhinitis (see Rhinitis, perennial)
Peripheral neuropathy (See Neuropathy, peripheral)
Peripheral vascular insufficiency
Perspiration-excess (see Sweating)
Pertussis (see Whooping cough)
Pharyngitis (see Throat, sore; Tonsillitis)
Phlebitis (see Thrombophebitis)
Phobia
Photophobia
Pityriasis rosea
Placenta-retention of(see Birthproducts, incomplete
expulsion of)
Plantar warts
Pleurisy
Plum stone throat
Pneumonia
Poison ivy
Poliomyelitis-sequelae of
Polycystic ovaries
Pompholyx
Post herpetic neuralgia (see Neuralgia-post herpetic)
Postpartum
-anemia
-cold & flu
-mania, hysteria, delusion
-weakness and fatigue
-sweating
Post traumatic stress disorder
Post viral syndrome
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
-back pain during
-cold and flu during
-constipation during
-edema during
-headache
-heartburn, indigestion
-high blood pressure (see Preeclampsia)
-hyperpigmentation following
-nausea
-weakness during
Premature ectopic systole
Premenstrual
-dizziness
-edema
-fever
-lower back ache
syndrome, general
Prickly heat
Prolapse-uterus, rectum, bladder
Proliferative bone disorders
Prostatic dysplasia
Prostatic hypertrophy
Prostatic masses
Pruritus
-anal
-generalized
-genital
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Pterygium
Ptosis
Purpura-thrombocytopenic or allergic
Pyelonephritis
Pyogenic skin disease (see Abscess)
Qi level-Heat affecting
Qi lin syndrome
Quinsy
Radiation therapy
-fever following
-hair loss following
-nausea, vomiting from
-oral dryness following
-to protect marrow during
-weakness following
Rash
-Wind Heat
-Damp Heat
-Toxic Heat
-Heat in the Blood
Raynaud's syndrome
Rectal bleeding (see Bleeding, rectal)
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux (see Acid reflux)
Reiter's syndrome
Respiratory infection (see Bronchitits; Pneumonia)
Respiratory weakness
Restless leg syndrome
Retinal degeneration
Retinal hemorrhage
Retinitis
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatoid arthritis (see also Arthritis)
Rhinitis
-allergic
-perennial, chronic
Ringworm
Rosacea
Ross River fever-post acute stage of
Roundworm
Salivation
-excessive
Salpingitis (see Pelvic inflammatory disease)
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
Scarlet fever
Schizophrenia
Sciatica
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Scrotal eczema (see Eczema, genital)
Sebaceous cysts
Seizures
Septicemia
Shao yang syndrome
Shao yang/yang ming overlap syndrome
Shao yin syndrome
Shigella dysenteriae
Shan qi
Shingles (see Herpes zoster)
Shock
Shortness of breath
Shoulders sore
Sialolith
Sick sinus syndrome
Silicosis-dry cough of
Sinus congestion-chronic
Sinus headaches
Sinusitis
Sjogren's syndrome
Skin (see also Eczema; Psoriasis; etc.)
-dry
-hyperpigmentation
-itch in cold weather
-suppurative lesions (see Abscess)
Sleep apnea
Sleep disturbance (see Insomnia)
Sleepwalking
Sleepiness after eating
Smoking
-withdrawal from
-cough from
Snoring (see also Sinus-congestion)
Somnolence
Sore throat (see Throat, sore)
Sores-chronic non healing (see ulcers-chronic non
healing)
Speech-slurring of
Sperm disorders
-hyperviscosity
-low count
-motility disorder
Sprains
Spurs
Stomach ache (see Epigastric pain)
Stomach flu (see Gastroenteritis)
Stomatitis
Stools
-alternating from constipation and diarrhea
-dry
-loose (see also Diarrhea)
Strep throat
Stress
Stroke
-prevention of
-recovery from
Stye (see Hordeolum)
Sudden Turmoil disorder
Summer flu (see gastroenteritis)
Sunburn
Sunstroke-debility following
Supraventricular arrhythmia
Surgery-to assist convalescence following
Swallowing-difficulty
Sweating
-axillary
-night
-spontaneous
Syphillis
Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
Tachycardia
Tai yang fu syndrome
Tai yang/shao yang overlap syndrome
Tapeworm
Teeth-loose, weak
Teething
Temporomandibular pain (see Pain temporomandibular)
Tendonitis
Tenesmus (see Dystenteric disorder)
Testicular pain and swelling
Thermoregulation-poor
Thirst
Threadworms
Throat abscess (see Abscess-pharyngeal)
Throat-sore
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombophlebitis
Thrush
-gastro-intestinal
-infantile
-vaginal
Thyroid nodules
Thyroiditis
Tics and tremors
Tinea
Tinnitus
Tiredness, fatigue
Tonsillitis-suppurative, bacterial
Tonsillitis-viral
Toothache (see Abscess-dental)
Torticollis
Tracheitis (see Laryngitis)
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
Traumatic injury (see Pain, traumatic)
Travellers diarrhea
Trichomonas vaginitis
Triglycerides-high
Trigeminal neuralgia (see Neuralgia-trigeminal)
Tuberculosis-adjunct therapy for
-debility in
-dry cough of
-sweating, fevers
Ulcers-apthous
Ulcers-chronic, non-healing
Ulcers-corneal
Ulcers-diabetic(see Ulcers, chronic non healing)
Ulcers-gastric
Ulcers-gastric, bleeding
Ulcers-tropical (see Ulcers, chronic non healing)
Ulcerative colitis
Upper respiratory tract infection(see
Bronchitis; Pneumonia)
Urethritis (see Urinary Tract Infection)
Urinary tract infection-acute
Urination
-calculi in
-difficult
-excessive/frequent/nocturnal/incontinence of
-scanty(anuria)
Urticaria
Uterine Bleeding (see Bleeding-uterine)
Uterine fibroids (see Fibroids)
Uterine prolapse (see Prolapse)
Uterus-Damp or Toxic Heat in
Uveitis
Vaccination (see Immunization)
Vaginal discharge (see Leukorrhea)
Vaginal itch (see Pruritis-genital)
Vaginal inflammation and infection
Vaginal thrush(see Thrush-vaginal)
Vaginitis-non specific
Varicocele
Varicose veins
Varicosity-testicular
Vasculitis
Vasectomy-preparation for reversal of
Vasectomy-to assist following
Vasospasm
Vertebral calcification
Vertigo
Vertigo-aural (see Meniere's syndrome)
Viral infection (see Herpes)
Vision (see Eyes)
Vitiligo
Vitreous humour-opacity of
Voice
-hoarse
-loss of
Vomiting (see Motion sickness; Morning sickness)
Vomiting blood (see Hematemesis)
Vulvitis
Warm disease
Warts
-general
-plantar
Weakness
-following surgery or illness
-generalized
-immune
-legs, lower back
-pregnancy(see Pregnancy)
Wei syndrome
Wheezing
Whooping cough
Wind Damp bi syndrome(see Bi syndrome)
Worms
Xerostomia
Xiao Ke syndrome (see Diabetes)
Yang ming channel syndrome
Yang ming organ syndrome
Yellowish (sallow) complexion
Yellow sclera and skin (see Jaundice)
Zang zau syndrome
World wide, these conditions have been and are being treated using Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine.Collectively known as TCM.
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