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In a revealing report on new techniques to reduce the adverse side effects from taking post-operative morphine after surgery, researchers found that using acupuncture before and during an operation cuts a patient's need for the painkillers.
The report on Revolution Health, said that doctors could reduce the amount of morphine given to a patient, significantly, and improve the quality of analgesia.
About eight out of 10 patients typically experience side effects such as itchiness, dizziness and nausea from postoperative morphine. The analysis also found that acupuncture treatment reduced post-op itchiness by 30 percent, nausea by 50 percent and dizziness by 60 percent.
Another important benefit of acupuncture treatment is that acupuncture can significantly reduce urinary retention, which is uncomfortable for the patient. Using a catheter to relieve it only increases the possible risk of infection. By using acupuncture to treat post-operative urinary retention, doctors can minimize that risk.
For more information on acupuncture treatment for post-operative pain call Dr. Richard Browne at 305.595.9500 or visit www.acupuncturistmiami.com.
