Renal Colic
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Acupuncture provides speedy and effective pain relief for renal colic, surpassing traditional drugs with fewer side effects suggesting its potential as a safe and efficient option for acute pain treatment
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Clinical efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief from renal colic: A meta-analysis and trial sequence analysis
2023 Jan 09 Frontiers in Medicine Chen HT, Kuo CF, Hsu CC, Lai LC, Cheng AC, Sun CK, et al.
Compared with conventional analgesic-based interventions, acupuncture can more efficiently relieve renal colic with fewer adverse effects. The limited number and quality of included studies warrant more clinical RCTs to support our findings.
Meta-Analysis Renal ColicClinical efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief from renal colic: A meta-analysis and trial sequence analysis
2023 Jan 9 Frontiers in Medicine Hsiao-Tien Chen, Cheng-Feng Kuo, Chin-Chia Hsu, Li-Chun Lai, Ai-Chin Cheng, Cheuk-Kwan Sun and Kuo-Chuan Hung
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Renal ColicAcupuncture provides speedy and effective pain relief for renal colic, surpassing traditional drugs with fewer side effects suggesting its potential as a safe and efficient option for acute pain treatment
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Acupuncture provides speedy and effective pain relief for renal colic, surpassing traditional drugs with fewer side effects suggesting its potential as a safe and efficient option for acute pain treatment
2023 Frontiers in Medicine Clinical efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief from renal colic: A meta-analysis and trial sequence analysis Hsiao-Tien Chen, Cheng-Feng Kuo, Chin-Chia Hsu, Li-Chun Lai, Ai-Chin Cheng, Cheuk-Kwan Sun and Kuo-Chuan Hung
Systematic Review
Acupuncture proves effective for relieving pain in renal colic, demonstrating rapid onset of analgesic action and lower pain scores at 30-60 minutes compared to conventional treatments. The mechanism of action remains unclear but appears to involve nervous system modulation, endocrine regulation, and muscle relaxation. Compared to NSAIDs and opioids, acupuncture offers a safer, less risk option with potential for effective pain relief.
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Acupuncture provides speedy and effective pain relief for renal colic, surpassing traditional drugs with fewer side effects suggesting its potential as a safe and efficient option for acute pain treatment
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