Renal Colic

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Systematic Review

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

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A Systematic Review published in 2023 in the journal Frontiers in Medicine found that 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 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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