Can Fecal Incontinence Be Treated With Acupuncture?

Symptoms such as urinary and fecal incontinence are generally considered by TCM to be a slip caused by “kidney deficiency”. Acupuncture can be used as an adjunctive treatment to improve symptoms. Acupuncture for anal sphincter relaxation is not the first choice of treatment, but is usually used as an adjunctive treatment to improve local muscle contraction and local circulation, and to relieve symptoms and improve the overall condition. Anal sphincter relaxation can generally be acupuncture points such as Changqiang point, Baihui point, Chengshan point, etc. Changqiang point has the effect of tranquilizing the spirit of spasm, laxative hemorrhoids, hemorrhoidal disease caused by anal sphincter relaxation has a certain effect. Baihui point has the wind quenching to wake up the brain, ascending Yang fixed off, on the loss of qi solid intake caused by prolapse of the anus has a certain effect. Chengshan acupoint has the effect of relaxing the tendons and collaterals, regulating qi and eliminating hemorrhoids, and regulating the intestinal organs, which can treat prolapse of the anus. Patients who can’t control their own bowel movements should combine their own conditions and be treated under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delaying their condition.