Acupuncture treatment in benign prostatitis hyperplasia

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostate enlargement, represents a non- cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland and is a very common prostate issue for men. The treated patient is a 72 year old man diagnosed with prostate enlargement for around 15 years. The tumor marker PSA (serum), from the blood analysis made on 28.11.2022, was showing increased level - 23.50 ng/ml (ref. value 0.27-4.-0). The patient started the acupuncture treatment in the clinic on 17.01.2023. 12 treatments were done in a period of 4 months. The blood test analysis done on 12.04.2023 showed decreasing in the PSA level - 18.51 ng/ml. The patient continued with the treatments two times per month till July, 2023. The results made on 12.07.2023 show lower levels of PSA - 10.96 ng/ml. The patient will continue with the treatments until results are within the normal range. Acupuncture points used in the treatment are: Baihui DU20, Hegu L14, Zhongwan RN12, Guanyuan RN4, Tianshu ST25, Qūgǔ RN2, Zúsānlî ST36 and Sanyinjiao SP6. Acupuncture treatment as part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine, can greatly contribute and positively affect men's health. With correct and precise treatment, positive results are visible in a short time.

Keywords: acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, prostate, urology