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Sometimes, we\u2019re so focused on finding new solutions that we forget about the old, proven methods.<\/p>\nSometimes, we\u2019re so focused on finding new solutions that we forget about the old, proven methods.<\/p>\n
A new study in the journal Europe PMC put one of the oldest methods to treat enlarged prostate to a test. The results were on par with many modern medicines, without the side effects.<\/p>\n
Researchers from Capital Medical University in Beijing recruited 60 men with mild to moderate enlarged prostate symptoms and divided them into two groups.<\/p>\n
The observation group consisted of 30 participants who were all treated with fire needling at three locations: Guanyuan (CV 4), Shuidao (ST 28), and Qugu (CV 2), all located below the navel around the pubic area. They received two treatments per week for four weeks.<\/p>\n
Fire needling is a type of acupuncture in which the needle is preheated.<\/p>\n
The control group consisted of 30 participants who received only lifestyle advice and enlarged prostate information once a week for four weeks.<\/p>\n
The researchers asked the participants to complete the standard international prostate symptom score survey (IPSS) and a quality-of-life survey. In addition, they asked them to record the frequency of their nightly urination. They collected scores on these indices before treatment, after treatment, and four weeks later.<\/p>\n
The researchers measured the participants\u2019 maximum urinary flow, their average flow rate, and their prostate volume before and after treatment.<\/p>\n
They discovered the following.<\/p>\n
2.\tThe treatment group had better scores on the above-mentioned three indices than the non-treatment group did.<\/p>\n
3.\tThere was no difference in maximum urinary flow, average flow rate, and prostate volume between the two groups after treatment.<\/p>\n
4.\tThere were no negative effects of the fire needling on the treatment group.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
This means that fire needling can reduce lower urinary tract symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce nighttime bathroom visits for men with an enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n
Acupuncture may sound scary, especially when it involves a burning hot needle.<\/p>\n