Epilepsy - Treatment with Acupuncture: Case Рeport

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Published: Apr 25, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3889/mmej.2016.50023
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epilepsy, acupuncture, treatment, acupoints

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Jihe Zhu
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Goce Delcev – Stip
Blagica Arsovska
Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – Skopje, Ss Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Kristina Kozovska
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Goce Delcev – Stip, Republic of Macedonia

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this work is to show a case of epilepsy, the condition before and after the treatment and the effects of the acupuncture treatment.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this case is shown a patient diagnosed with epilepsy. The patient is a 62 year old male, boxer by profession, with epilepsy occured from strong physical strikes on the head. Treatments were consisted of acupuncture and cupping therapy performed by a specialist in acupuncture.

RESULTS: Since the first treatment, the patient said he immediately noticed the improvement of the situation, and the last 2 years he is doing treatments for prevention.

CONCLUSION: Acupuncture treatment is directed towards complete eradication of the cause of the disease, although sometimes it takes more time to feel the effect. Those who stick to the treatments have a better chance to succeed. For a serious condition such as epilepsy, acupuncture treatment gives satisfying results and improves the condition significantly.

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Zhu J, Arsovska B, Kozovska K. Epilepsy - Treatment with Acupuncture: Case Рeport. Maced Med Electron J [Internet]. 2016 Apr. 25 [cited 2023 Dec. 9];2(1):1-5. Available from: https://www.id-press.eu/mmej/article/view/459
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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): Maced Med Electr J
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Clinical Medicine
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