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Acupuncture
: There has been limited research on acupuncture for kidney disorders. Currently there is not adequate available evidence to recommend for or against acupuncture in these conditions.Needles must be sterile in order to avoid disease transmission. Avoid with valvular heart disease, infections, bleeding disorders or with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding (anticoagulants), medical conditions of unknown origin, neurological disorders. Avoid on areas that have received radiation therapy and during pregnancy. Use cautiously with pulmonary disease (like asthma or emphysema). Use cautiously in elderly or medically compromised patients, diabetics or with history of seizures. Avoid electroacupuncture with arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or in patients with pacemakers.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com).
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