Acupuncture may not be a sound solution for prevention of postoperative ileus (PPOI), a common condition among people who've undergone major abdominal surgery. Marked by temporary paralysis of a portion of the intestines, PPOI can result in short-term inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement.
In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 90 patients (all of whom had just received major surgery for colon cancer) to receive six daily acupuncture sessions or standard care. Treatment began the first day after their operation.
By day four, researchers detected no significant differences in PPOI between the two groups. What's more, the researchers found no group differences when it came to analyzing those whose PPOI had resolved by day five or day six.
In past studies, acupuncture (a needle-based ancient Chinese therapy) has been found to yield other benefits for postoperative patients, such as relieving pain, nausea, and vomiting.
I don’t have much idea about this disease. But one thing what I am sure of is that acupuncture can cure many chronic and also regular diseases. Though it was invented in China many years ago but now a day, it is gaining its popularity across the globe.