As long as there are indications and no contraindications, the elderly are suitable for intradermal acupuncture treatment.
Intradermal needling refers to the special small needle fixed in the skin of specific points for a long time to produce continuous stimulation, suitable for some chronic diseases that have not been cured for a long time as well as need to stay for a long time in some painful diseases, such as insomnia, asthma, menstrual cramps, lumbago, paralysis, headache and so on.
Elderly people with chronic diseases and due to the gradual decline in visceral functions, the recovery is slow, so it is suitable for treatment through the skin needle method. However, in the use of intradermal needling, it should be noted that the site of the buried needle should be protected from water to prevent infection, and if localized infection occurs, the needle should be removed immediately. If there is persistent pain at the needle site, the direction and depth of the needle should be adjusted, and the needle should be removed immediately if there is still pain after adjustment.
Note: For metal allergy is forbidden to bury the needle, for the joints, chest and abdomen, face and the surface of the large blood vessels and other parts of the body should not bury the needle.
Intradermal needling needs to be operated by professional doctors, and it is recommended to consult regular hospitals and be diagnosed and treated by professional doctors.