What's the matter with bleeding when removing the needle after acupuncture

Nowadays, many people prefer acupuncture as a way to treat diseases or maintain health. Although acupuncture is a good treatment method, there are also many precautions. When choosing acupuncture, you must go to a regular hospital for treatment. The acupuncturist's technique is also very important. Sometimes when acupuncture is completed and the needle is removed, bleeding occurs. This is related to the acupuncturist.

What is the cause of bleeding after acupuncture?

reason:

The needle tip is bent and hooked, causing skin damage or puncturing of blood vessels

Phenomenon:

After the needle is removed, the puncture site becomes swollen and painful, followed by a bluish purple skin color.

deal with:

If there is a small amount of subcutaneous bleeding and a small area of ​​bruise, no treatment is required; if the local swelling and pain are severe, and the bruise area is large and affects the activity function, you can first apply cold compress to stop the bleeding, then apply hot compress or gently massage the area.

prevention:

Check the needle carefully, familiarize yourself with the anatomical site, avoid puncture of blood vessels, and immediately press the needle hole with a sterilized dry cotton ball when removing the needle.

Contraindications of Acupuncture

1. Prohibited areas for moxibustion:

Do not apply moxibustion to the heart, large blood vessels, areas with thin skin, few muscles and concentrated tendons, the lower abdomen of pregnant women, as well as the lumbar sacral area, testicles, nipples, and genitals. Do not apply moxibustion to the face to cause suppuration, and do not apply moxibustion to the joints to cause scars.

2. Diseases that are prohibited from moxibustion:

Regardless of exogenous infection or yin deficiency and internal heat syndrome, moxibustion is prohibited for those with rapid pulse; those with high fever, convulsions or extreme exhaustion, and thin and weak body are also not suitable for moxibustion treatment.

2. Precautions for acupuncture

1. The operator should be serious, focused and operate carefully. Before moxibustion, the requirements should be explained to the patient to eliminate his fear. If scar moxibustion is required, the patient's consent must be obtained first, and the moxibustion sore should be properly treated to prevent infection.

2. Perform moxibustion according to the patient's constitution and symptoms. The acupoints should be selected accurately, and not too many acupoints should be moxibustioned. The heat should be sufficient and even, and do not moxibustion randomly or violently.

3. It is rare for patients to experience dizziness during moxibustion treatment. If moxibustion fainting occurs, first aid should be given according to the methods for treating needle fainting.

4. During the moxibustion process, you should prevent the moxa fire from burning clothes, bedding, etc. After moxibustion, the moxa stick or cone must be extinguished to prevent fire. For patients who are in a coma, slow to respond, or have lost local sensation, be careful not to over-apply moxibustion to avoid burns.